Five minutes after school ended (slight exaggeration), we loaded up the van and made our way to a campground near Nephi, Utah. I didn't have high expectations in regards to the campground, but was expecting that we were in for a great weekend. We had plans to meet up with Andrew's college friends and their families. We have done our best to keep in touch since graduation but all felt that this gathering was overdue. A lot of our social revolves around the plans I make, so this trip was extra fun because it catered to Andrew and a group of guys who sincerely understand, appreciate and enjoy being together.
With that being said, I connect well with their wives and know I will enjoy my time with them. Our kids, likewise, click so well. The campground was very nice, well maintained. The swimming pool was an added bonus. If I was to offer a "sour" from the trip, it would be our nights in the tent. It was rough! After a successful trip to Yellowstone last year, in our tent, I thought that our weekend adventure would be seamless! I was wrong! Forrest was up two of the nights with leg pain. He could not settle down, even after having medicine. Andrew was a saint as he took him on midnight walks and drives. They were in good company as a few other toddlers/babies weren't adapting well to camping! Eliza also had an illness that weekend that was a first for me as a Mom. I sat with her in the tiny bathroom one of the nights for an hour, at least. I felt like we bonded through that experience, but it left us both exhausted the following day.
Aside from a few rough nights, the trip was a success. It was a great way to begin our summer! And surprisingly enough, wink...wink..., it was the only tent experience we had all summer long! Here's are the photos from our trip.
Andrew, Ryan, Dave and Brett
Flegal girls and the Phillip girls
Rough nights doesn't take away from how cute they are waking up in the tent
Favorite photo from the trip; Dad the photo bomber
S'mores? Yes, please!
Cutest boy in all the land!
I was so excited to begin our summer together
All the kids!
Love her!
Ready for the pool!
