The Bunch Go Camping and Paint Pumpkins

Another fun family trip!

We just arrived back home after yet another fun and relaxing weekend camping trip. The weather was wonderful, though a little chilly if you were just sitting still. Unfortunately, my legs were really acting up so we weren't able to hike as much as I hoped. I can be sensitive to weather changes and the cold front that came through was cold enough to cause me some problems. It is super frustrating that I have to deal with it at all, but I am managing fairly well. It doesn't flare up all the time so I guess it could be worse. I still hate feeling like a little old lady though when it does flare up.

After all our pandemic camping, I am very surprised that so many states are not allowing camping still. The only interaction with someone we had was when we checked in. The sites are well spaced out and nobody wanders around. Everyone just stays at their site, goes to the lake, or hikes on the trails. We did pass a couple of people on the trails, but there wasn't any interaction. Because everyone is outside or by their own rig, you don't see any masks. They aren't necessary. Now, if you need to go into a building or something everyone will wear one, but if you look around at your campsite everything feels normal. It is nice to feel like somethings are still the same in this crazy year.

They had huge campsites! And yes my crazy dog really does bounce around all the time.

So happy at the BEGINNING of a hike.

Good and tired at the end. Unfortunately, my legs were really hurting. It took me FOREVER to get back, but I refused D's offer to go get the car. I can do it, it just takes longer.

It was a fairly easy hike and quiet, but my legs made me miserable.

There were a few rocky inclines.

This was not a fallen tree. The tree grew like this and was living. It literally grew sideways!

T has been using his tent lately when we camp. We once again hooked the tv up outside next to the 🔥 and just enjoyed being outdoors. Once the fire went down, we moved back inside. It was quite chilly.

It was a nice weekend.

The kids and I have been planning our Halloween 🎃 fun day. They are getting too old to trick or treat, but we had thought we would have a party this year. Obviously, that idea, like so many others, has been thrown out the window. Instead, we are going to make Halloween themed treats, watch Halloween movies/shows, and play games. My oldest probably won't come over either so it really will just be the kids and I since D has to work. The kids love painting their pumpkins so we got a head start on that so they can enjoy them longer. I wash them and cook them down after Halloween, which makes them sad, but this year since they painted them so early they will get longer to enjoy them. I am not sure what the rest of the holidays this year will look like, but my guess is it will be more of the same. We miss friends and activities with more than just us, but so does everyone else. Let's pray 🙏 2021 is better than 2020!