Camping Trip

We ventured out on our first camping trip with the new camper during the holiday weekend. We didn't go far--just to a KOA campground in Richmond. Avery got to act out all of the stock camping activities that he has been chattering about for a couple of weeks, like playing on the playground and having a campfire and eating marshmallows. We've included some key pictures from the weekend, which include Avery digging in the dirt; Avery riding his bike down the big hill; our campsite; Avery and Ashton, the six-year-old that adopted Avery as a buddy; Avery sleeping comfortably in his sleeping bag; Avery preparing the traditional kid camping breakfast of cereal from a single-serving box; and the colorful curtains and cushion covers that Jen made for our camper.

The camper was great. It is nice to have a place to sit down with Avery and color, an awning to sit under for some shade, and a place to retreat when it rains. We are definitely looking forward to many more trips this summer.

Just Plain Avery

Here is Avery wearing a coat that I had when I was his age. It's an antique! When Isabelle was up, we took her and Avery to a local playground. Since then, he hasn't stopped talking about this wall that he climbed up.

Bravery

Avery: "Momma climb BIG tree."
Parent: "And what else?"
Avery: "And on ropes."
Parent: "And what else?"
Avery: "Way up in sky."
Parent: "Yes, and what else."
Avery: "It very scary!"
Parent: "Scary, indeed. What else?"
Avery: "Momma brave."

Yes she is.