Camp-In

Over spring break in April, we had some time to have fun around the house. Ever since the twins got their sleeping bags for their birthday, they boys have wanted to camp. We told them that first we would have a camp-in, before trying a camp-out.

Thursday, April 7th was the day. It was just a day at home, but they were excited all day! I actually got up and headed to my office - but when I got there, my boss was great and let me leave by 10. He felt bad I came in when the boys were home on break - so it was an extra good day!

We spent some time outside planting more bushes and playing. You can see Landon and Dave in the distance working on a row of holes for the bushes.


I just thought this was a cute shot of the back of Austin and Aiden's heads. They are so different!

Austin is a boy through and through. It didn't take him long to figure out how to ride Landon's Hot Wheel. I believe this was the first time. Landon got this when he turned 3 from Joe and Sarah - and it took him quite a while to learn how to ride. Not Austin! :-)

Here's a quick video...go Austin go!

And here comes Austin on the tractor with Dave. Austin was doing the steering all by himself and did a pretty good job!


Finally - it was time to start "camping". First it started with lighting the grill so we could cook-out.

Then we had modified S'mores (microwave) but it was fun to try them. But - would any of the boys eat them? No! They just wanted the chocolate and graham crackers! I sure enjoyed mine, though!

The boys were so excited!!! Here they are all ready for the camp-in. Austin is in the middle, Dave slept by the fireplace and I held down the couch!

Big smiles!

After about 20 minutes, Dave asked if anyone wanted a snack. Of course the answer was yes!! Time for a Hostess Apple Pie!

The twins fell asleep by about 8:45...aren't they cute?

Landon stayed awake watching "Swamp People" with Dave and I until 10:00! Good job Landon!

They did pretty good for sleeping on the floor. Couple funny memories:

*At one point I heard someone moving around, so I turned on my flashlight. I looked around to see Aiden had moved to Austin's pillow, Austin was just in the middle of the floor, and Landon was bent over using Austin's back as a pillow! I wish I would have thought to take a picture.

*The other thing that happened that night was our refrigerator died. Right before bed I thought it didn't feel too cool, but I had put a lot of stuff in it that day. In the night, I kept noticing it sounded like it was running, or trying to run a lot. Sure enough, our ice cream was melted that morning - the compressor had burnt up! Ended up being without a fridge for a week waiting on a new one to arrive! Fun times!