Camping

We tried our hand at camping a few weeks ago. Camping is not my thing, I'll admit. I resisted this kind of trip for a while, but the economics of it are hard to argue with. Claire lost a tooth the night before we left.

We loaded up the van with gear and the 5 of us and headed to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

We all slept in a giant tent. 

We made s'mores.

And explored the coast of Lake Superior. It was a long drive. My two take aways: 1).You can't reserve a camping spot in a National Forest. I would only like go to grounds where you can reserve a spot. (For a while). 2). You only need half the food you think you do.

I will try it again, but much closer to home.

Although I packed a bin of toys, this is how the kids spent their time. Throwing rocks, making food out of sand and playing with sticks.