Memorial Day Camping!!

After much, much thought and consideration, Ryan and I finally decided to buy a camper. Last year, we thought we only wanted a popup. Then we rented one and that was the end of that idea. It was miserable and just a glorified tent elevated off the ground. After that, I swore off camping altogether (because me and tents went byebye a loooong time ago!) and was perfectly fine with hotels wherever we might end up. Well after staying in my brother's camper during the weekend of Cody's graduation, I completely changed my mind. The kids did so good and all I kept thinking about is all the places we could go! We could be true travelers of the country. That is only due to the fact that Ryan can truly work from anywhere there is an internet connection. He doesn't travel much anymore since taking the new position with his company. Who would have thought I would just want to live in KOA's? :-)

We brought the camper home last Wednesday and couldn't stand not using it Memorial Day weekend. Normally we would NEVER go anywhere over that weekend because the traffic is ridiculous and it is nearly impossible to find a campsite. Luckily for us, the handy dandy KOA outside of Fort Collins had a site available! Ronda and Gary ended up coming up for the 2nd night we were there with their popup. Don't worry, it's a NICE popup;-)

There she is! It really needs a name.. you know, like a boat! The best part is that it also has a door straight from the outside into the bathroom. You have NO idea how handy that was while potty training Hunter & Reagan!

Tyler applied her own sunscreen. Phenomenal job!
On the way to the pool! I just love Trevor & Hunter's matching trunks.
Wouldn't be complete without squirtguns!
This is how Hunter looked all weekend. Well.. for the last 2 weeks really. Skivvies ONLY!
Trevor
I am so darn jealous of his complexion!

She actually went for the dive rings! I guess it only being a foot deep helped;-)

Hunter is still a freak for water. Closest thing to a fish really!
I just love that belly!

The camper has 3 bunks and this is their favorite because it has the fun ladder! Tyler stayed the night with us both nights. It was so nice to have the kids all in one place (with a door!) and us on the opposite end (with 2 doors!)
I wish you could hear him because this is his new face.. especially when you ask him a question and he answers "YEA-A" in a super excited little voice.
I think this may be my most fave pic of Reagan so far. I'm gonna frame it!
Hunter found Tyler's goods.
I don't know if I'm including this pic to show you the decor of the camper or my frightening face. Regardless, enjoy!! HA!
My 2 boys!
Mom & Dad drove up for all of 1.5 hours to visit us. Hey, I won't complain. At least they showed up!
Gary & Ronda (with the old man in the back)
This is what I would call "catch & release gone bad"
We went on paddle boats! This was coolest KOA ever! This is the Lentz fam on their dragon.
And the Edwards fam on the duck. We turned them into bumper boats out in the middle of the lake and I'm pretty sure we won!
My cuddlebug
Daddy & his little fisherman (or watergun squirter..)
No camper is complete without flamingo & palm tree awning lights!!!

I can't wait to blog about the next camping trip!!