Get Campy

No, this is not a post about Old Navy's newest shorts and micro-fleece. It is actually about camping. And myself. And my family. For those of you that know me you may want to sit down for this. I went camping! Tent camping. Just me and a tent. That's right. Yes it was only one night and yes I stayed within 5 miles of my house. But, K and I decided we needed a test run. To see what camping is like with and infant. Our theory is that camping is affordable family fun and therefore needs to be mastered by US. It was either going to be awesome or miserable with a nursing, non-sleeping thru the night, put everything in my mouth, 9 month old, Z. We threw caution to the wind, loaded the truck and hit the road (approx 3 miles). Destination: Riverbend Campground.
We sprung the extra 5 bucks for a river site. So glad we did!

View from our tent.

One downside of the constant running of water. You guessed it! Pee pee pants dance all day. But this view was worth it. 

Couldn't get a shot with us all posing.

After scoping out our marvelous plot, time to set up the tent.

Inspector Z approves.

What to do once camp is set up? EAT. There were not any trails for hiking there besides a small jaunt down the river bank. Which was fine for a one-nighter but could have been really boring for a weekend stay. So, we made dinner.

And dessert.

Z really wanted to put sticks of all shapes and sizes in his mouth. Telling him "no" and taking twigs from him got old REAL quick. Solution. K smoothed down a stick to be Z's while we were there. He wittled it down nice and smooth (and clean). It was a sure fire hit. To me it looked like a wand. Or a drumstick. But more like a wand. 

"expecto petronum"

Speaking of magic. We finally had a reason to put Z in this hand knit sweater from a family friend. It makes him look like a Teletubby. Or a woodland fairie. But more like a Teletubby.

I would love to say the magical camp land had put sleeping spells on us all. But alas. Had we slept less than we already do, that would have been a good reason to write off camping infant style. Sleep went pretty much the way sleep goes while at home and we woke in the am to bird calls and the river running. 

  

We had coffee and breakfast.

We McKowns had so much fun and will totes be camping more in the future. If you have been debating whether or not you can swing the great outdoors with your babe, trust ME. YOUCANDOIT! If I can, anyone can.

Don't forget your:

1. Ergo (or some other type carrier to wear baby)

2. 1 million blankets (babes get cold)

3. Pack and Play

Easy Cheesy. Happy Camping Everyone!