Monday, August 18, 2008

Camping is not for cowards! (especially if you're taking 10 kids!)

Well, another first has been added to our list of experiences--camping with ten kids. We took five of the six Truitt kids with us for an overnight trip to Sam A. Baker State Park. We had a blast! Other than discovering we had only brought three tent poles for two tents, it went off pretty well. I guess next time I'll have to double check the kid's packing endeavors. Thank goodness for the camper!
On Saturday, Dave took the boys and Lauren on a three hour canoe trip. Emily, Andrea, and I played in the water for a while and then we just relaxed at the campsite. It's amazing how easily kids are entertained in the great outdoors!
Troy and Jenn were able to spend some time away to celebrate their anniversary and we were able to grow in patience, gentleness, parenting skills, tent building skills, and the list goes on.......
Aren't Troy and Jenn just the greatest friends a person could have??? BIG SMILE!!!!! Actually, it was a privilege. We love their kids just like our own!

4 comments:

Melissa said...

Looks like you had a great time. There is nothing better than camping, but I am sure it is even better with 10 kids.

Jennifer Truitt said...

WOW!! Looks like a lot of fun! Next time maybe ALL of us can go along! :) You all are the very best and the greatest part was not worrying for one minute about our kids being taken care of and well loved!!! They will never forget this weekend I am sure! Love you all lots!!

Ronda said...

You all are brave souls!!!!! Looks like everyone had a blast and what a sweet thing for you to do for your friends! Such friendships are blessings from God!

Lisa said...

Looks like you all had a blast from the PAST...huh! :) That was awesome of you guys to take all the kids...making memories is what it's all about!!!