Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Family Back-packing Trip

There are over 400 photo's to choose from, so these are just a smattering of the almost hundred of my very favorites. Credits to Neil, Kurt, Kristen and Kim for the photos. These are not in sequence- just random good time photo's

It worked out this year that Jed's family, Kurt's family (minus Jake who stayed with me) Kim- McKayla and Carter (Deven had Bree and Ellie) Kristen, Emma&Aspen - Uncle Neil and Gil all managed to spend one or two nights together under the stars. That's 11 kids and 8 adults and one dog.
Campfire fun. Nacho had a good time too.
Opa, Carter and McKayla getting oriented with Map and Compass
This was Aspen's (4) first pack trip too.
I love the above photo of Zoe (3 1/2) and Christy (3), our littlest ones holding hands as they walked up the trail. And they carried their packs the WHOLE way.
Hannah and McKayla taking a tent break.
Emma and Hallie loving life.
Zoe and kids playing on rocks
Uncle Neil, Aspen, Tyler, Carter, Christy & McKayla sitting on a log
Tucker helping Carter with the fishing pole.
Playing roll the log- a favorite activity. They went to Josephine Lake. The hike in was about 3/4 of a mile.
Christy getting treats specially toasted by her dad. (Have you tried melted Starbursts?)
Aspen and Hallie playing peek-a-boo
Christy, Aspen, Tyler and Carter ready to start back up the trail.
Uncle Neil with the bathing beauties

Opa Emma and McKayla
The weather was wonderful. The wind blew, but it was a great August adventure. Jessi and James were really missed. Next year - maybe all of us can go.
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4 comments:

TGS said...

Wow! What a trip! Love that nacho went.

Kristen Doty said...

you did great mom, but that is Zoe and Christy holding hands walking up the trail. Aspen was back by me talking me into carrying her pack!

Simpson Home said...

oops - Thanks Kristen, I fixed it!

James and Jessi McCalvy said...

It is silly to be jealous... but we REALLY missed out! So glad to see pictures though - can't believe how grown up those munchkins are getting. :)