Bug Bites, Sunburns and Swim Diaper Wedges

This last weekend was the annual camping trip with Jarrod's family. We go every year and every year it just keeps getting better and better. Lincoln did surprisingly amazing, even with us just getting back from our recent mega road trip to Colorado. He was not in the least anxious to get back in the car seat again. Thank goodness i'm not sure what we would have done if he would have revolted. 

Three families come together every year to endure 4 days of intense camping. When I say intense this involves cabins, air condition tents, microwaves, silly shirts and some pretty serious game playing. We all really had a fantastic time. The camping trip gives all of us a chance to really get to know each other and too see everyone more than just once a year. I'm so excited to share this tradition with Lincoln and maybe someday he and his family will be in the air conditioned tent next to us. 

A lot of stories, shit talking and just pure unconditional love is shared and felt by all. When I first started coming just after Jarrod and I started dating more than a decade ago all I could think was "what the hell did I get myself into", but by the time the weekend was over I felt like part of the family. Even though Jarrod and I did not get married until YEARS later. Blayne my nephew started coming with us a few years ago and this year over a cold cut sandwich he stated that he would not miss this time for the world. This small statement made my heart sing. If a 12 year old boy can come and spend a weekend with his aunt, uncle and his uncles crazy loud funny family out on the lake without his phone and still have a great time. I think we are doing something right. 

I know this tradition will continue, and I can't wait to see where it goes.

These girls are going to keep Linc in line. 

Linc helping grandma out with scrabble. He either stole the Q or he was given it. 

Good times!!