Kyle's 1st Camping Trip!!

We were excited to finally take that camping trip we'd talked about taking at least a year ago. Kyle LOVED it! :) We'd found a tiny kid-sized tent and sleeping bag at a garage sale and he'd had a lot of fun pretending but we were eager to do the real thing. Our good friends joined us for the adventure at a nice, little OC campground not too far from home. We split the site and joined together what we could gather from our kitchens and got out of there for just over 10 bucks! ;) We had a great time.  

The boys took turns helping Rudy set up the family tent. They enjoyed playing in their separate "play" tent, too.

 He just couldn't have been cuter! :)

 

Relaxing after all was set up! ;)

Enjoying the campfire from a little distance away!

Trying to stay warm with the help of a  heater!! No, it wasn't hot to the touch! ;)

Our hiking excursion led us to a Nature Center, some trails, and a huge playground.

Melissa and I loved listening to our boys really talk to one another. Here they were discussing what Kyle was drawing. 

Holding my friend's precious blessing. He is an answer to prayer after heartache and loss, born Sept.14th the day of my surgery. I can't tell you how many ways our stories intertwine. I love this little man.