Final Summer Camping Trip

We went back to Harrison Lake July 27 - 30. Besides a rainy first evening, it was really nice weather! We've never had such a large campsite as the one we had this weekend. So much space to play and run around, and there was even a trail that began right behind our site.

While it was raining Friday evening, we kept the kids entertained by watching family videos and reading books and magazines.

Saturday morning getting ready for a walk and playground time.

Jayce reaching for his big sissy.

Swimming...

Here the kids were watching Kris start a fire.

We tried a few new campfire recipes this trip. First was a mac and cheese idea I saw in Family Fun. The noodles were cooked at home, and then the kids added their own cheese and other mix-ins like broccoli, red peppers, ham, and mushrooms.

We camped with friends this time, and I think Emersyn was so happy to play with girls! :)

Our treat Saturday night...campfire cones! Saw this on Pinterest. You just stuff cones with whatever--we used strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, and chocolate chips--wrap in foil and warm over the fire. These were oh-so-good! The smaller cones were the perfect size for the little ones, but I think I'd like the bigger waffle cones next time.

Breakfast Sunday morning...

I don't know if Jaycer was makin' a fashion statement or what, but he sure looks cute with a puff on his head!

Another Family Fun treat: campfire eclairs! Wrap breadstick dough around stick, and then after pulling it off, you fill with vanilla pudding and top with chocolate frosting. Yum!

After the first batch (on the left) was so hard to pull off the stick, we then sprayed each stick with butter before wrapping the dough around it. They slid off nicely after that!

We do have our annual Halloween camping trip in a couple of months, but this was likely the last camping trip of the summer!