Gearing Up for Camping

This year Tom was able to join us on our annual camping trip to Lake Owen with Meema and Papa Tim. I was super excited to have Sam experience Lake Owen for the first time. I know I have said it before, but Two Lakes Campground is my most favorite place on earth. There are so many wonderful family memories connected to it. I am so appreciative that it has remained open, so we can continue to create many more memories. This year's trip was no exception!


A few days before we were scheduled to leave, Jack finally was able to pedal his trike. Papa Tim was the most proud of him, and super excited that the time he and Jack can go on a bike ride together is getting much closer. Jack was just beaming due to Papa's reaction when he called to tell the great news. (Our backs are so thankful...it gets to be a bit much, hunched over your child assisting them with bike riding!)


I swear Jack's hair can really make you laugh in the morning. We're still wondering if Sam will ever be able to sport some of the do's that Jack does. (C'mon hair grow!)


They sure know how to turn on the charm and melt your heart!


When we arrived in Eau Claire Jack was excited to show everyone his new rain gear. Thank goodness there was rain in the forecast, otherwise we would be walking around with a 2 year old sweating to death in his rubber boots and raincoat.


Singing in the rain!


We arrived at Lake Owen safe and sound. Jack and Papa couldn't wait to get the kayak in the water. This year they discovered that Jack fit perfectly in the "gear hole." No it is not a double kayak.