James took the kids on Mother’s Day/my birthday weekend for their first camping trip! He met his family at Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Mineral Wells, Texas. It was a rainy weekend, so I was nervous, but because James’ mom is a professional camper, they had no problem with a little water! 🙂
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| Oma in her element! |
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| The kids’ first time to set up a tent! |
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| Asher doesn’t mind the rain! |
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| Isn’t camping for getting dirty?!? |
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| some creepy crawlies around their campsite! |
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| watch Uncle Ben fish |
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| learning how to roast the perfect marshmellow! Asher is a little nervous… |
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| mmmmmmm |
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| chillin’ on the cool camping “rocking” chair |
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| rilyn and daddy |
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| trying to look tough?!? |
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| ella |
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| can you see Asher’s head between the two big rocks (right in the middle of the picture) |
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| climbing |
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| at the top! |
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| Ella using her muscles! |
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| so proud that she climbed it! (with Allen) |
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| James and his momma! What a special memory! |




















now you guys are ready for mountain camping in Colorado!
(hint… hint…)
🙂