Campfire at Whiskey Springs

With all the busyness that has been this summer, we didn't get to go camping as often as we usually do. We had only gone twice. On a typical summer we'd have gone around 5 times. I was really bummed about not getting to go camping more, and sad about the impending winter, so we were going to go camping one last time.  The day before, I chickened out. It had gotten cold at night here. I had burned my leg the week before and I just didn't think I could pull off a cold camping night.

So we decided to just do a campfire. I called the RS Pres. and she told me about Whiskey Springs. Its pretty nice day place (except for the gas tankers driving on the highway every few minutes). There is a creek running right by the spot, then the road right there. You can see the side rail. There was a large open space too. We were the only ones there for about an hour. The boys loved running amok.


Here is our spot

There was also a quarter mile paved trail off the open area.

It was pretty even though many leaves had fallen off the trees

The boys eating their hot dogs. Unfortunately, I forgot all the condiments and my camera. (I'm still working on getting organized better, but also to roll with things.)  All these pics are from my iphone. Some of the pics were too dark so I had to put some lighting affects so they were easier to see.

Jon had the great idea of making cocoa for the thermos before we left so we'd have it warm.

Zac loving his chocolate sandwich. He didn't want any mallow.

There is also a creek that goes right by the spot

Proof that I was there

Like his dad, Jon always comes up with fun games for the boys to play. They played hide n' seek and also Jon pretended he was a bear and would growl and jump out at the boys. Zac is scared, waiting for daddy to growl. I suggested Zac growl to help him be less afraid. Its pretty funny to hear.

The bear!

Max cold and looking for daddy

We also told scary stories by the fire. Zac's was an epic run on of a story, picking pieces from Jon and my stories. It was pretty funny. Jon told a creepy story about One Eyed Willy, the lumberjack! And mine was a Halloween story about a boy turning into a vampire/bat. Jon said the ending needed some work.  There's no competing with his story telling skills!

It was a great time. I am so glad we got to go and then come home and sleep in our warm beds!