Mt. Lemmon Camping....

I really think there is not much better than camping for kids. It really is magical: from the friends to the dirt to the tent to the freedom to run, climb, & hike! The other weekend we headed up with about 9 other families to Mt Lemmon in Tucson and had a BLAST!
Daddy & Kate on a little father-daughter hike.

Kaci, Carter, & Alex. Carter was in complete heaven, 6 of his preschool friends were there along with all of his older friends. I don't think we saw him all weekend!

We stayed up there for 2 nights and 3 days....some of the kids got a little car sick and ate too much junk the night before and poor Kaci had a little barfing experience at night in her tent, in Marianne's purse!

1st day and still pretty clean....NOT FOR LONG!

Kate was in heaven between all the food she would swipe from everyone, all the toys the older girls brought up, the dog, and the constant dance party, she was in HEAVEN!

A few of the boys gearing up for a mean game of FlagFootball. Kids vs. Dad's!
This is supposed to be their nice smiles.....

Then the crazy faces.

Llayton drawing out a play...

Team cheer...

The Line-up....I think the game was too close to call a winner. They played for HOURS!

The girls also brought up some chalk that Kate loved. Not only to draw with but also use as lip gloss! Sweet!

Trying a more relaxing pose to draw.

One of the hikes we went on was so a near by lake...Of course one of the highlights was skipping rocks and having a throwing competition. Can you see the flying pine cone?

Ahhh...2 days in, feeling nice and fresh!

This campsite was amazing with grated pods for tents and a private Ramada with electricity! Many hours were spent playing games, a very serious game of chess!

Another favorite was scooter racing, the kids started and then some how it was over taken by the dad's who had to bust out an actual timer.

Kate could not believe the snacks that just seemed to be out...I think you can see licorice, marshmallows, chocolate, chips, soda, and dirt on her face. Just to name a few.

I think this is my new favorite picture of Kate. I know, I know it is ridiculous...messy hair, messy mouth, and a punk face....BUT this is Kit Kat in her ALL her glory rocking out to music!

Kit Kat's BBF came up Saturday afternoon. She was so excited to see Lucy. They played and liked to tell Sierra who is just barely one that she is a baby. Since they are SO much older!

TOO CUTE!

This huge rock provided HOURS of entertainment...
Maybe that is all we need in out yard! Carter and the ladies!

The set-up was incredible at this campsite....the fire pit area was cemented and the pods were all closed enough that we could put the kids down and the adults could stay up until WAY too late.
Another Carter favorite: Jiffy Pop, Roasting Marshmallows, and Cobbler

Kate can always seem to find something really dangerous to play on. Since she has no fear and is a little monkey it seems about right that she would like to run full speed on a little ledge. Notice Kody's arm trying to block her...

Day 3.....Looking Good!

Kate giving Lucy a little too much of a hug!

When it was time to leave there were actual tears, Carter kept asking when we could go back! I guess that is the sign of a great trip. Not to mention the sweet dirt faces.

Although it is LOTS of work for the mama's with the packing and the food and the cleaning not to mention the dreaded up-packing and washing....it was WORTH IT! Carter is still asking when we can go back. Maybe next year buddy!