We had our annual family camping trip this year at Dogwood, Ca. (08.01.12 - 08.03.12) I grew up camping and have such fond memories, i wanted to pass that down to my children. So we decided to take Aiden on his first camping trip. It was by far one of the funnest and most challenging camping trips yet.
He was crawling which presented a challenge, we wanted him to have fun but wasn't to excited about all the dirt.... we brought our "baby jail" and my dad had some fake grass to use inside. That worked out alright, but Aiden being his usual self hated being left alone in "baby jail". The second biggest obstacle was the sleeping arrangement. We decided to have him sleep in the middle of us instead of trying to bring a pack-n-play. That worked out okay, if only our air mattress hadn't deflated the first night.
Although we had some new and interesting things to over come with bringing a baby i had the best time. I love being in the woods with my family playing games, cooking over a open fire, roasting marshmallows and eating s'mores. One new tradition that has started since instating the annual family camp out is the morning walks. I'm by no means a exercising machine especially while on vacation, but I really do enjoy the morning walks with the parents, dogs and baby. Some great conversations have happened while hiking in the woods.
Aiden and Grandpa haning in the hammock together, Aiden was an angel in the hammocks. We would swing in them all day even take a nap! He doesn't even nap at home! I told bill we need one in the back yard.... hint hint....
