Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Camping at Zion 2012

The camping tradition continued this year over Easter.  We go every year, and this year - for the first time in eight years - R was able to go with us!  We loved finally having him as part of the group; we've missed him while he's been working over the Easter holiday.  The kids were very excited to show him all the important camping activities.

First they had to teach him how to set up the trailer.
Second came the correct procedure for hiking at Weeping Rock (you have to kick the rock hard enough so that it will continue to cry until next year when you can kick it again).
Third they showed him the joy of camping with family - you always have someone to chase...
...and catch, if they don't run fast enough!  Thanks, Aunt Megan, for entertaining our children for three full days.
A1 and A2 are old enough now that they enjoy more than just sitting around the campground, so R and my sister took them (and her kids) hiking.  Thanks for the lift, Aunt Alison!
Isn't my nephew so adorable when he's "hiking"?
L2 and I were able to join for about half an hour of hiking before he had enough.
The rest of the time, he and I sat around and enjoyed good company and some awesome games with the rest of my family!  I love camping with these people.  You guys are the best.

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