Camping

My dad wanted to go camping with us while they were here.  I will say that I was a little nervous about how hot it was going to be at the campground, but the weather was BEAUTIFUL, with a nice breeze most of the day.  We got there on Friday in time for lunch.  After lunch, we went to the dock to try out the new fishing poles and check out the river.  The kids practiced casting their lines before we switched Kayleigh over to a hook and bait.  Brian never switched to a hook, but he was content to fish with what he had.
We did have to take a break from fishing and explore the area.  We drove around the Econfina State Park, which meant a lot of off road action.  From one place we could see the Gulf.
When we got back from our explorations, we took the kids back to do some real fishing.  The kids used the same bait I used at their age--hot dogs!!  Erik thought we were crazy, but Kayleigh caught a fish after just her second or third time casting her line!  Erik caught 3 fish...or was it one fish that he caught 3 times???  We're not sure.  I caught my usual amount--zero.  It was okay.  We had fun.
For dinner we grilled some hotdogs and ate potato salad and fruit.  Mom and I made sure to have all of the ingredients for s'mores!  YUM!  The rain started coming just minutes after dessert, so we went up to the porch to talk and let the kids entertain us before bed time.  Kayleigh slept with my parents in their room, and Brian stayed with us.  Mom said Kayleigh didn't last too long before falling asleep.  The same could be said about Brian. 

The kids taking a walk

Erik and Brian fishing

Kayleigh fishing on the dock.

Kayleigh's first fish!!!

Erik's cute little fish! 

The kids and Abuelo before dinner



Off to fish again

Our "hotel" for the night!

Unfortunately, when Kayleigh woke up Saturday morning, she had a bad ear ache.  We had to cut our trip short so she could get back home and go to the doctor.  She got medicine and is feeling MUCH better.