Camping Lessons

This post is a little late.  We did our first camping trip of the season on the July long weekend.  Since we had two successful overnight camping trips last summer with our then 3 year old and 6 month old - we thought we were pros.

We were quickly put in our place after our first 24 hours!

We went to the Shuswap for our first annual SFU Rugby Old Girls Camping trip.  There were 7 of us and our families (many hubbies were Rugby alumni as well).  10 little ones in all!  Despite a few hiccups the little bit - we had a blast!

Camping Lesson one - ALWAYS prepare for rain.  Even if the forecast is clear skies.  Not packing rain gear is the equivalent of killing a dozen spiders.  Just pack it!

Camping Lesson two - if you don't pack for rain - at least have a sister or friends near by you can arrange to visit (ahem - get them to play with yours kids and eat their food all while staying dry!)


We arrived late Friday night as Stefan had to work.  That meant the kids didn't get to sleep until 11pm.  Unfortunately, Nathan was up early at 4:30am and decided it was time to party.  When we made it out of the tent at 7:30 to prepare coffee - all of a sudden - thunder!  It started to rain, and we packed up into the car (since we didn't have rain gear!).  The moment Nathan was in his car seat - he was out - there was no way we were stopping.  So we crashed my sisters in Salmon Arm for a visit, and then to friends in Vernon for lunch.  By the time we were back at camp - we didn't see another drop of rain our whole stay.

Nathan slept much better after the first night - his usual 11-12 hours!  And we were all 'happy campers' from then on out!

We had an amazing time with our big group!  Dirty happy kids running around, campfire singing, smores, and beach time!  We are already planning year 2!