Our first "real" camping expedition

After a trial run in our backyard, Rory was ready for her first "real" camping expedition to Burke Lake Park.

Joining Rory for this trek into the wilderness was her little sister Aven and her friend Charlotte, whose Daddy went to school with Rory's Daddy.



There's Eric, Charlotte's Daddy, tending the grill. Our campsite was perfect, with plenty of space for the tent, a grill, fire ring, and picnic table.


Charlotte and Rory await their dinner!

Rory puts down her second hotdog. Yes, Mommy, she also ate plenty of that corn you see on the table.

Yes, Mommy, my hand was inches away from Aven's back as she was roasting her marshmellows.

Mmmmm ... Aven finally got her s'more and settled into her comfy chair. Aven loved camping!

The girls show off their glow sticks in front of the tent.

They did their night time dance to ward off any unfriendly fairies or tree gnomes.


And they giggled late in the night when they should have been sleeping!

The next morning, the kids enjoyed bagels and eggs.

The cool thing about camping in Burke Lake Park is that the park comes complete with a mini-train and ...

... carousel! Rory and Charlotte had a blast.

Admittedly, Aven was a little tired the next morning, caught here napping at the bottom of the slide.