We were supposed to go camping for longer but our colds kept us back a couple days. It was good that we stayed home. I think we were all feeling much better by Saturday and when we got there our rental camper was already there waiting for us. We rented a really nice trailer that was a perfect fit for our two pack n' plays.
The weather wasn't very good while we were there. It rained 2 of the days and was really windy the other 2. It made things a bit hard for the kids since I couldn't really put Jamie down much. The wind made it hard for the guys to go fishing. And the last day was freezing! It felt like an early fall day. So, overall the weather could have been better for us but it also could have been worse.
Camping with the kids was pretty tough. The hardest part was the napping/going to bed part. The first day/night they didn't want to nap or sleep. Jamie only slept well one night making us all very tired by the end of the 4 days. We would put Jamie down around 8pm and she would wake up multiple times crying and not able to put herself back down. Pete was usually so wound up that he had a hard time going to sleep and would wake his sister up or keep us up. And when we would go to bed we would wake one or both of them up. It makes me tired just talking about it again. But again, they could have done worse so I have to be thankful for that.
The best part of the trip was all the family we got to see and spend time with. I love seeing P.'s cousin's and aunts and uncles. We had a birthday party for his Aunt Edna on Sunday and even more family came into town to join us at the campground. Pete really got to know more of his extended family and when we look at pictures of our trip he can name most of the people he met and spent time with. That makes me happy. Omi and Opa (P.'s parents) always feed us and take great care of us while we are camping. It's very helpful and we appreciate it very much. One night we had a fish fry with the whole family from the catches of the day.
Pete went out fishing with his dad, Opa and cousin one morning. He did great. He was out on the boat for 3 hours and had a great time. He will be a good buddy for his dad. Here are some more pictures because I have to get going and these pictures again tell the story well.
Next time we will bring her a bigger pool to play in.
Jamie in our camper. Just like at home she always wanted to play in the bathroom or head out the front door.
Pete having a blast running all over the place.
Pete and his Opa.
Watching the campfire while eating a Twizzler.
Me and my girl.
The birthday party. It poured all day! All day.
My little man standing in the rain.
Jamie slept through a lot of the party but woke up in time for us to show her off a little bit. They are with Uncle Bob here.
Omi feeding her cake again. Omi likes to feed her all the sweet stuff.
On the boat. It rained on us and we had to come right back in.
With his Aunt Edna.
The fish fry. Jamie ate a little bit of everything. Pete ate a little bit of nothing.
Dusk the last night we were there. Jamie stays close to mom at all times.
At the playground. It's a sad excuse for a playground.
Me and my husband. We are a great team.
All of us.
Now, I am off to Colorado to see my friend Erin. No kids for 3 whole days! I know P. and Pete will be fine. It's Jamie I am worried about. And I am worried about how much I am going to miss her too. Everyone will live and to tell you the truth, I really need the break right now. Later.
Loves spaghetti meat sauce.
Dad helping Pete fix his train.
The new use for the boppy pillow since I stopped nursing. Yes, I am done nursing. I weaned her fast and am paying for it. She took it much better than I did. Jamie loves her bottle and it does a great job of knocking her out for a nap or bedtime. For the first time in 3 years I am not pregnant or nursing. Phew. 
The kids played outside on the porch every day while I was gone. Looks like fun.
I missed the kids, and P., like crazy. But daddy did a great job. I wasn't worried. I was worried about Jamie but she did just fine without me. It was a great, fun, refreshing and rejuvenating trip. Updates on CO and Jamie's first 4th of July to come.
