Saturday, May 24, 2008

Father & Sons Campout

This weekend we had the Stake Fathers & Sons Campout in Bandera, TX.

We've never been to the F&S Campout since we moved here, so I figured now would be a good time to go.

I took Aaron (almost 10) and Alex (barely 4) with me. They had a great time.

We made camp and had chili dogs for dinner (thank the heavens the "burn ban" was lifted).


On Saturday morning after breaking down camp we went on a big long hike. I made the kids take water bottles, even though Alex wanted to take a can of Fresca® instead.


He hiked along a river, followings it's path... needless to say, we stopped many times to throw skip rocks, look at the minnows, and ponder the cuteness of frogs toads.


Our trail led us through large flat area (deemed by the signage as "Easy" trails).


We stopped along the way to take a closer look at the flora and fauna. (I liked this picture!)


Then through more "Easy" areas...


Alex had a habit of letting Aaron get ahead, and then he would run up and head-butt him unexpectedly. This was taken right before impact.


Alex and Aaron has a great time together. Despite the 6-year age difference, they are best buds. Alex looks up to his big brother... and Aaron likes to use him as an arm rest.


... and just to prove that I wasn't an "Absent Dad", here's a picture of all of us.

1 comment:

Michelle said...

It sounds like you guys had a blast. The hiking trails you guys went on sure doesn't to those trails in Utah.