Camping at Canyon Lake

We were super excited to get a chance to go camping at least once this summer. Eric and I have always liked camping and we both have great memories camping with our parents. Therefore, it is really fun to take our little ones and hopefully they will enjoy it as much as we do. However once we get to the lake, the clerk notified us that our site was being renovated and we got upgraded to a cottage (furnished trailer). Normally any person would be happy with that but for us that isn't really camping. It was just basically changing houses. The lady was looking at us like we were crazy and kept reminding us that it had AC, bathroom and a kitchen all at no extra charge. However, since all the other sites were booked in the recreation area we had to take it. I overpacked just like any mom would but since we were just switching houses we ended up with way more stuff. However, we did have a lot of fun fishing, swimming and hiking around the lake. We walked upon a herd of deer which was really cool because there were some fawns and then the next day Ethan and I almost got attacked by some crazy geese while we were feeding them. Gracie really enjoyed splashing in the lake and laying out on the sand. Ethan really liked the campfire and the fact that there was no nap time or bedtime. It seems fall will be busy time for us so I don't know if we will be able to go again, although we would love to.

Hanging out at the lake

Learning how to skip rocks

This trail was Eric's idea

Gracie and I goofing around while the boys fished

Ethan losing his concentration

Hopefully they catch something we can eat!

Thankfully, Mom brought food just in case.

A camping staple

Thermals for breakfast, what a fashion statement.

Gracie is always ready for breakfast.

Swimming at the lake

and it all ended with one exhausted baby who fell asleep during dinner time.