Camping with Friends

Sept 9-12th we went camping to Meramak State Park. It rained a lot! We had thunder storms for 2 nights in a row and despite puddles around us, we stayed dry. Kristen is very ambitious and not afraid of a challenge. She helped me a lot when the going got rough. Next time will be easier since I have prepared our family now, personally (with help), for the first time. Matt joined us the last evening since he had lot to do at work. We enjoyed the caves, the campfire, and the hikes. Eve especially enjoyed looking for fairy things, such as mushrooms and fungus that looked like a perfect chairs, beds, houses etc.












We had a great time floating down the river. The first night was quite an adventure since it was getting dark and we weren't exactly sure where our exit point was. My Matt took one for the team, battling the brushy banks to get us to land. We had to walk a little to our campground but we all made it safe and sound. The next day we floated in the sunshine and it was very relaxing and serene at times.







Sterling had a butterfly land on him. It seemed content to stay on his hand. It flew away after quite a while. Perhaps its wings were a little wet and it needed somewhere to rest while they dried. He was very careful with it! He wanted to take care of it so that it could be safe.

We made some great memories!