Family Camping Part 2

Dry Falls - Nantahala National Forest

"I want to go down there!"

The perfect Emmett nook

E covered his ears under the falls. Susie loved it.

The dogs loved going on a hike.

Bridal Veil Falls

Gem Mine!

Emmett entertained Susie while we loaded up the site. I love hearing their giggles.

Scary swinging bridge.

Beautiful foggy day

On the bridge

Family Camping part 1

Some obligations cleared up and we had a free weekend. Cam got Friday off and we took off for the KOA in Murphy, NC. Camping with two small kids and two dogs is a little chaotic. Especially when it pours the first night. We had to move the tent and rearrange our campsite, but the rain finally tapered off and we had a great weekend.

Hanging out under the cover until the rain stopped.

Soooo much water.

The kids had a blast playing in the cab of the truck while we moved the tent. Check out Curly Sue!

Once the rain stopped, E enjoyed some "fishing"

Playing in the mud is a must!

We made a great stew in the dutch oven

We had some visitors to our campsite. You can see how our campsite was right on the river.

Swimming fun! We didn't get to go swimming at all this summer, so I was proud that he actually floated by himself a bit.

This one LOVES the water.

E would fall asleep on the air mattress with a flashlight. And Special Blankie, of course.

Outer Banks Part Two

The next day, we hit the beach and Kitty Hawk.

Emmett was one happy (and sandy) boy playing in the sand:

Susie chilled out in the shade:

Cam and Emmett tried to fly the kite:

Then we went to hang out at the pool for a bit:

On our way out of town, we went by Kitty Hawk.

Outer Banks Part One

Gigi went on a vacation for a few days, so we had to find some backup sitters. We didn't have anyone for Monday, so we decided to both take the day off and go camping for the weekend. Wouldn't you know that Cam talked me into camping at the Outer Banks. I was able to talk him into a KOA (barely!). We ended up having a fantastic time!

The first night there, we got there late, set up the tent, and then took a little night stroll to the "big water," which is apparently very scary to Emmett.

Emmett had his own "tent" in the tent, and a McQueen sleeping bag. He thought it was pretty awesome!

My two cuties:

Emmett loved the playground at the KOA.

He also loved the big bounce pad:

Susie loved being outside so much:

We went to see the Hatteras lighthouse, which Emmett called "Mommy's Castle"

We also took a ferry to Okracoke Island, and Emmett and Cam both thought that was pretty cool!

We had a Mater sighting!