First Camp Out!

Tuppa Papa gave Gabe a tent for his birthday last year, and we've been meaning to camp out in the backyard.  This past Sunday, the weather seemed cool, so we set up the tent and planned to camp that night.  The boys were so excited and collected their lanterns, binoculars, and sunglasses for the occasion.  Just as we finished setting up the tent (thanks to the assistance of Nini and Papa), a wind and torrential rain storm came through.  Ugh.  Soggy tent and yard.

So, Dada and the boys camped out the next night instead (I had plans with some of my mom friends that night, so I missed the sleeping part).  We made s'mores on the grill, and the three boys headed into the tent around 7:30 pm.  When I got home after 11:00 pm last night, I fully expected to find everyone tucked into their own beds in the house.  Surprisingly, they all made it through the entire night in the backyard!  I am so proud of all three boys!  Hooray to the first camp out, and here's to many more.  And a big thanks to Tuppa Papa for such an awesome tent!

getting base camp ready

the kids little camouflage tent

and here's the rainstorm

ready for bed on the next night

all tucked in

making s'mores

ready to head into the tent

heading to the tent

a picture of the three before embarking on their adventure

bedtime story

good night, sleep tight!