You may remember that last summer we went on a 3-day canoeing trip. We canoed Diablo Lake, the Puget Sound off of Anacortes, and Black River down near Olympia. On our day trip on Diablo Lake last year, we noticed that there were several campsites around the lake that you could only get to by boat. So, this year we wanted to pack all of our gear into the canoe and go to one of those campsites. The site we really wanted was already taken, but we found this one that was just perfect for us! We just spent 2 nights there, but we had a lot of fun!
Breakfast while camping always tastes better!
What's a camping trip without a little firewood?
The lake is very cold! This is Jason working up to jumping in. He was the only one who went in the whole time, it was THAT COLD! The boys and I just dipped our toes in.
Frantic swim back to the dock after diving in. I was joking about timing him for breaking the fastest in and out of the lake record.
"Watch this, Mommy!"
This is how Wade looked 90% of the time we were in the canoe. Those soft, rocking waves did it to him everytime.
Out fishing. I'll spare you the grusome pictures and details, but that fishing pole cast a huge treble hook into my head. Jason sterilized a utility knife and needle-nosed pliers to operate and remove the hook that became embedded in my head. Lots of pain, but no lasting damage.
Jason whittled a baseball bat.
The campfire reminded the boys of a birthday. (Everything reminds them of a birthday.) So, they sang happy birthday and "blew" out the candles.
Very dirty boy!
Washing the tub
A bucket of water...so much fun.
I like camping.
Milk moustache
The view from our campsite on a peaceful morning.
An early morning hike.
We took a break from packing up camp to prove that I was there too!
All packed up and ready to paddle back to our van.
The view of Diablo Lake from the look-out on the road. We had a great time and can't wait to do it again next summer!
5 comments:
Beautiful campsite! Wow...I'd love spend some time with my camera in a place like that.
And--a hook in your head? ? ?
Ouch.
awesome pics! what a view! looks like soo much fun. and whoa, thanks for not putting up pics of ur injury! hope ur alrite!
What a beautiful lake! We definitely don't have anything like that around here! I've always been afraid of getting hooked, hope you're doing okay!
Looks like you had a WONDEFUL time. Fun memories for your boys!!!!! Good job Daddy and Mommy!
Wow, you are so adventuresome! That photo of the lake in the morning is SO beautiful. You inspire me to get out and do something like that with Brooke (Kent would LOVE it!). Congrats on the baby too!!!
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