Camping * **

* in a cabin (does that count?)

** in a cabin without bathroom or kitchen (better?)

This was a much needed mini-vacation for the three of us.  There's a little state park about a half-hour (which turned into over an hour...long story) away where we rented a one-room "sleeper" cabin and spent the weekend chasing after the "feral child", as we now call her.  Seriously, in two days, she's lost all resemblance to other humans that she had going in.  

The trip started with a stop at Walmart for a cheap fishing pole for Dad, Oreos for Mom, and a little something for Hollie to dig in the dirt with, since we had left all her toys at home.

   

We arrived just in time to start dinner: steak and veggie kabobs....yummmm!  Have I mentioned we like food around here?  More on that later.

Somebody conked out pretty quick.  Good night! 

Also, don't you love our Hawaiian flower sheets?  Had to bring our own linens.

Sunrise - Day 2.

The camp chef at work...

That, ladies and gentlemen, is a wood gasifier (or something). A homemade stove.  You'll have to ask Daniel about that.  I have no idea.

Doesn't she look happy?

Exploring, trusty flashlight in hand.

I can eat these, right, Mom?

Honestly, who in their right mind dresses their toddler in white on a camping trip??

Takin' a breather...

After a quick nap...

And a quick pita-pizza lunch...

...we headed to the lake for some fishing.

 

And stick collecting.

And goose chasing.

We didn't catch any fish (or geese).

Believe it or not, there were some sandy beaches, too!  However, we suspect the sand was not native to the area.  But sand that's been trucked in tastes just as good as the real thing, right?

Back at the cabin, splitting a banana with Dad.

The quintessential campfire dinner: hotdogs and smores!

Make my marshmellow extra crispy, please.

So, we had planned to stay Friday and Saturday nights and leave Sunday morning, but considering the short drive home, and the fact that none of us sleep well when Hollie sleeps in bed with us (especially on a not-quite-full-size camp bed)...we decided to just pack up on Saturday night after dinner and be home before Hollie's bed time.  Very, very glad we did that.  We had a wonderful time, but I think this is one of those instances when you've gotta quit while you're ahead.

Hollie helped us load the car, with the backdrop of this gorgeous sunset!

Good bye, cabin #5!