Family Camp

Well, since school starts tomorrow I thought I should get this last "hurrah" of the summer documented on the blog:)  On our way down to Family Camp, we stopped by my grandparents, which has become somewhat of a tradition.

 Only this year, it was harvest time, and my uncle said we could take a couple of laps in the combine if we wanted!

Turns out, that we ALL rode in the cab -- yes, there were SIX people in there but it was super fun to do it!  Tyler did NOT want to be in there, but once we were settled, he was fine.  It was pretty amazing to see the corn coming in at such a fast rate.  Then we grabbed some food and told everyone to take naps on the way to Family Camp!

One of the best parts is being able to hang out with different families, kids, etc.  

The kids love to show their independence by going to the game room, carpet ball area, etc. by THEMSELVES!

 One new addition . . . a wooden train play area . . . T was in his glory!!!!

 Kayla and Daddy . . .he took each of them for a lap around the island, and nobody got dumped.  Success!

 We spent A LOT of time on the island with the ropes/challenge course, so there's a ton of pics from that:)  Tyler wanted to try the "screamer" after seeing J and K do it . . .basically they hoist you up really high and then let you go . . .you swing a really long way out:)  The first try wasn't successful . . .

  . . . but after that he was golden!  I think he just liked hanging with the big kids!

Still looking a bit apprehensive . . .

Kayla was helping him get his harness on . . .

 The kids offered to help hoist Bryan up on his turn . . . well, it was a nice thought!

 Last year, Bryan was next in line when they closed this down and he didn't have a chance, so he wanted to give it a try.  I think it will be a one-time experience as he said he felt like he had gotten off a spinny ride at Worlds of Fun!

That's Kayla on the Screamer!

 K wanted to try the rock wall this year . . .she made it all the way to the top!

 Joshua LIVED on the zip line this year!  He got so he liked to go "superman" style . . .the harness is linked on your back, so you jump off the platform suspended from your back instead of the front . . . um . . .NO THANK YOU!

 Looking way too grown up  . . .in my opinion, anyway . . .

 On Day Two, we let Tyler have just a small power nap . . . we could see way too many meltdowns in the future . . .

Joshua in green on the right, Kayla in light blue, second from left

 Our three adventurous kiddos!

 Tyler engrossed in conversation with another preschooler  . . .

 Hearing last-minute instructions . . .not sure how much he comprehended . . .

 Kayla wanted to try the "Pamper Pole" -- basically a telephone pole that you would climb, but then have to stand on top of (no platform, just the pole) and then jump and try to grab the handkerchief.  I was really hesitant as some of the kids would freak out at the top.

 But . . . she climbed right up to the top . .. 

  . . . and climbed up like it was no big deal:)

 Jumping for the handkerchief . . .

Didn't quite get it, but I was so proud of her . . . wow, mama wouldn't do that:)

Great, great week.  Lots of fun memories.  School starts tomorrow. Wow.