Camping

This last weekend we went camping along the Big Hole river with Brian's parents and some good friends of ours. It was a lot of fun except for the fact that we got rained out on Saturday and didn't have a chance to take the raft down the river. Brian, Ben, and I went over on Thursday so we at least got a couple good nights in before we had to retreat. Ben really seemed to enjoy himself as he experienced new and fun things. He got to camp, ride on a four wheeler, ride in his big hiking back pack, experience a big camp fire, and made friends with the mosquitos all for the first time! We were pretty spoiled in that Brian's folks kindly let us stay in their camper while they slept in a tent. We felt a little guilty about it but it was sure nice having a warm and dry place to retreat with Ben when it was cold and rainy outside.  They are so incredibly gracious and giving toward us and we are so grateful for them! Here are some photos of our little excursion:

"Whoah! Mom, check out how tall I am!"

Here my wonderful husband is cooking me breakfast on Friday morning. Notice how he's flipping the food in the pan - quite the chef!

Ben's first time on a four wheeler.

We strolled up alongside the river while it was nice out so Ben could watch the water shimmer and move. He loves it! It was pretty fun watching him - you could almost see the wheels turning in his head!

The mighty hunter! Here Brian is practicing shooting with his bow.