There are many reasons why we haven't gone before now, most of them legitimate, some of them just excuses for being lazy. Either way, we hope this is the first of many trips in the near future.
We ended up camping near a small lake named "Crooked Lake". It is big enough to take small boats on for fishing, but not large enough for water skiing.
After arriving, unloading, and setting up, we got some coals going and started some potatoes in the dutch oven. We then had a couple of friends arrive (The Gundersons and Neddos) to enjoy dinner with us. They brought the dessert and BBQ.
While the food finished cooking, we took the kids down to the lake. They all enjoyed it, but Cami really loved the floating dock. She kept standing by the railing and looking into the water. You could see some fish and turtles if you looked close enough.
After a great meal, we sat around and enjoyed the fire. Amy of course couldn't wait long to break out the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers to make one of her favorites - smores.
The tent that we borrowed from our friends worked out ok. It was a little small when you have a 17 monthy old rolling around the tent at night. It worked out ok and Cami even let us sleep in until 8:00 despite her waking up at 5:30. (Next time we are taking the pack and play)
After a great breakfast (it is funny how we eat better when we are camping than at home), we loaded into the car and went to find a hiking trail. We found a trail head not far from the camp site (in the State Park). All three of us enjoyed the 2.5 mile hike, even if Cami eventually fell asleep.
After returning to camp, we all laid down for a mid morning nap. Amy was nice enough to let me sleep extra long when Cami refused to go to sleep.
All in all, it was a fun trip with many good memories. The camping trip was actually a trial run for a big camping trip we have planned for the week of the 4th. We thought it would be a good idea to try it out and get our gear together.
As a result of the trip, we ended up getting a used Coleman stove for $15 off eBay, a nice lantern, a new huge tent big enough for almost the entire Rice family (well almost), and several other things. We think we are now ready to go camping for 4 days in the Upper Peninsula, which we have heard is beautiful and very rustic. We can't.
Cami and Amy sitting around the fire
Cami in Her Camp Chair
Friends around the Camp Fire
The Next Morning
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