Camping 101:

Bring great friends who know EXACTLY what they're doing...

...that way when you forget a bunch of stuff, they'll have you covered!

We went camping at Moon Lake with the Earl family in July. We definately plan on returning to this sweet spot every year, it was beautiful. Some of my family came along with us as well (my parents, Lisa, Jen, Andrew & their kids). Moon Lake is up in the Ashley National Forest, about a 3 hr drive that is totally worth it. My Dad rented a little motor boat that we used to go fishing. We caught a lot of fish & had a delish fish dinner thanks to my mom & dad who made it yum-E!

We learned with Caroline that she needed to be restrained in a stroller when we were by the water. We went down to the lake to swim (I only made it half way in), my Dad was the only person who got in fully... and Caroline. As I got out to dry off Tyler had put Caroline down for a second to grab a towel & she went right for the water not stopping until she was head under. I ran after her as she was going under & grabbed her by her foot. She dangled there upside down in total shock. Crazy girl! I love her spontaneity but I definately have to keep close tabs on her.

Kattie- preparing her awesome crock pot potatoe recipe. They were a real winner... so is this picture!

And this one... ah, the double chin that I love! (thanks to my Sadleir genes)

Adorable little critters

Preston & Cohen playing & fighting over these 4wheelers. This is Preston's happy, smiley face before we went 4-wheeling...

...this is his face after 4-wheeling.

Explanation: the trail we went on was really rugged. We each had our whole family on one of the bikes. Preston was in front, Dad, Caroline, then Mom. As Tyler down-shiffted Preston lunged forward & hit his face on the bike. Preston was crying so Tyler looked at him & not noticing anything, said "you're fine buddy". When we got to the look out point his eye was swollen & bruised. Poor little moco. A couple days after this, the bruising spread around his eye. Tyler asked Preston what had happenned to him (to see what his response would be) and Preston said, "You did it DAD!" I was rolling with laughter as Tyler excitedly corrected him, "No! It was the 4wheeler!" The Earls were there when it happenned so they can vouch for Tyler if any questions are asked;o)

It was an eventuful, successful, wonderful camping trip! Can't wait to go again.