summertime & the livin's easy

Our first camp out of the year and I have to say I think it's going to be hard to top.

  We found this field of poppies just down the trail from our camp site.  I think one of the reasons I enjoyed this camp out so much is because you can't find camping like this in England.

I have always loved poppies with their crinkly, floppy petals and bright colors.  Mother nature never ceases to amaze me and I was reminded of this as I looked into this orangish poppy with a velvety purple center.  The fact that they are complimentary colors all on their own... Amazing!

 

Tuesday and Jonah cooking up good old American hot dogs for dinner.  While the adults enjoyed chicken and potatoes cooked inside the dutch oven oh, and don't forget the cobbler! 

 It was delish.

Oh the simple thrills of being a kid, like sitting in your own camp chair! 

Why does life seem to lose it's charm as we get older?

 

Of course there were smores.

 Jonah is a messy kid any way, give him a gooey marshmallow and chocolate for dessert and we're talking a 10 wipe clean up.  :)

 ooey, gooey Jonah

Tuesday enjoying her smore. 

I remember as a kid being able to eat at least a half a dozen of these things....not so much any more.

Good morning, needless to say there was not much sleeping going on with miss Talula the night before.  Poor thing got sick and couldn't seem to get comfortable.  Aha! this is where our next camping trip could improve, in the sleeping department.   

The next day after hiking around and a bit of fishing we headed up to Bear Lake.  Here are the kids with their cousin Hailey looking for sea shells.  This was our first dip in the lake this season and if you've ever been to Bear Lake you know the first dip is always a chilly one!  Dave MADE me jump in, it took me a good 10 minutes to get up the courage.  However, after he asked me when it was I got so chicken, it was on!        

Grandma and Talula, who is catching up on her sleep after a long night.

The next day the kids were begging grandpa to let them ride horses and grandpa always says yes. 

We loaded up the saddles in the back of the truck and were off.  Talua that morning had found an old doll in grandma's toy chest and wouldn't leave her behind.  I think this picture is hilarious.

All saddled up and ready to go, look at this beautiful country side.

     I'm sure grandpa gets a kick out of us city kids trying to ride his horses.  We are usually just along for the ride, where ever the horses feel like taking us that day!     The beautiful country side + a wonderful family
 = Fabulous memories!