Ward Campout

The Ward Campout is an event the kids look forward to every year (we enjoy it, too). This year we decided not to sleep over--much to the kids' dismay--but we still had a great time. In fact, I think the only thing we missed out on was the sleepless, uncomfortable night. We headed up Friday night for dinner, playing with friends, a program and s'mores. And what would the campout be without sno-cones? The Johnson's are so kind to offer their services. It makes the experience complete!

Waiting for sno-cones

Playing in the water

Tiki-Punch drunk

Liv and Lily


I'm not sure what I said, but it was really funny...

S'mores...serious business.

All day Friday David asked everyone he saw if they were going to the Ward Campout. He would come inside and tell me who in the neighborhood was coming. Then, when we were sitting around the campfire Friday night about ready to go home he said, "Hey Mom, is this the Ward Campout?"
We headed home and it immediately started to rain (downpour). I was grateful we had made the decision to go home.
We enjoyed a sound sleep in our own beds. David came in to our bed in the middle of the night, and I woke up this morning to the sound of him laughing. I looked over and he was still asleep. His own laughter woke him up and I asked him if he had a funny dream. He said, "Yes. The cat was riding a scooter and Livvy and Lily were laughing." It painted a funny picture in my head, and I laughed, too.
We woke the other kids up and headed back up to the campsite. We had a yummy breakfast, then did lots more playing and visiting with friends (Liv was off playing with the older kids. She did come back later to join in the football/frisbee festivities.)