The Camping Trip

So I gave Victoria two choices, 1: Hotel or Camping, and 2: Beach or Forest. Can you tell what she picked?

We drove to Green Valley Falls in the Cuyamaca State Park. We went there when I was a kid, and I had really good memories of playing in the falls. The kids were excited, but I don't think Victoria had any idea just how ROUGH, "roughin' it" could be.

Justice, on the other hand had Trix! What else does one need???

After our "room service," we made our way to the falls.
Do you see how ready he is for cliff diving??? That's why he's wearing the obnoxious suit!

The rocks in the stream were amazing and lots of fun to climb and jump on. Caused a few injuries, but nothing permanent.

We took a million walks up and down stream. There was so much for Justice to see...bugs, rocks, plants...and he is fearless.
This shot would be so beautiful if I wasn't trying desperately to keep up with him while taking pictures in a moving current with my ridiculously expensive camera AND trying to get through the river rock BAREFOOTED.

Look JNo and Laker, a scenic shot. There really was so much beauty all around us. I HAD to do it, although it's against my nature!

He truly said, "Hurry up, Momma. We're wasting time!!!" Really, got a date?

The steps seemed much steeper going back up. Nice steps though, huh? :)

Waiting on Justice. Do you have any idea how tough those steps were in that suit?
Saturday night in the woods = What else??? Dance Party!!! A little Black Eyed Peas on the Ipod...

"Tonight's gonna be a good night!!!"

Justice was having a great time when suddenly, Victoria decided HE was weird? Whatevs!

What would camping be without smores? And check out JAK's hair. That was quite a Dance Party.

Victoria was looking forward to smores, too...

But she doesn't like graham crackers, which makes smores really messy. Ick.

Finally, what Victoria had been waiting for...Spooky Campfire Stories. As always, Justice went first.

As you can see, he was pretty good!

Poor Roxy had to stay tethered. We were worried about all of the wildcats, skunks, and the elusive wild turkeys! For reals!!!

Here are some more beautiful shots of, well birds. Victoria took these, I swear. She did a good job, though, right?

So Sunday morning, two nights after we'd arrived, it was time to pack up. This is how Justice helps put the tent away, he jumps on top of it, peach in hand. Look how filthy he was. A short stop at the restroom for his mini-shower in the sink, and we were on our way home. It was a great trip. We'll do it again. But for now, I am glad to be home!

I can NOT believe I am sharing this filthy, disgusting picture of my son with you! Oh well, he's a boy. :)