September 2, 2010

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

We went camping at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and LOVED it. So much to do in such a beautiful place. The kids loved playing on these logs.

Our campsite. A tradition that we have begun this year is to always hang a flag. Little tidbit of info for ya.

Hot cocoa in the morning

"Following the leader, the leader, the leader. Following the leader, wherever she may go ... " ... so true!



Curiosity killed the cat ... check out Dannon ...
Okay ... so story time. Brody "shuffled" the cards for our game of Sorry. I could tell something was fishy by how he was acting. He got to go first in the game. It was really amazing how the first two cards in the deck were 2s ... he got caught!
They have daily activities for the kids ... Dannon and Marley joined the junior cub group (ages 3 - 6)
And Brody was a junior ranger. They loved it.

One tradition we have when we take a trip is having a meal at Round Table pizza. We splurged this time and got rings out of the toy/sticker dispensers. I bet you can't guess which hands are mine ... oh wait, they're the white ones.
Headed down to Tuolomne River (I think ... it's the river within the park ...)

I'm guessing he's getting ready for a big plunge.
My boys


Warming up on the rocks
Brody and Dannon making their first fire.



"Look at what I have created!"
Fun times.

5 comments:

Jennifer Karyn said...

I love this post. I wish I could comment on every picture. Frist of all the first one with all three kids, I think it needs to be framed. That picture of Dannon in the water is sooo dang cute. Basically all the pictures were so cute. It looks like a fun vacation!! I was a little bummed not to see a belly shot though, Mel!

Megan Holdaway said...

I was looking for a belly shot, too! Looks like you guys had fun... darling family :)

krisjane said...

So fun!!! I love your camping spot!! The pics are all so cute!

Ellie said...

Camping well pregnant? Brave woman!!

Ashley C. said...

Looks like such a fun trip. You guys seem great at making fun family times.