Heileson Family Campout

We had our big campout this past weekend at Flat Rock in Island Park. I was a little nervous only because Friday morning on the news they said that some parts of Island Park had been closed due to bears. Oh Great-how I love bears. At least we had a trailer to stay in as we had borrowed Justin's parents trailer. We left town Friday afternoon and got there about 4:30. My parents and Nicole's fam was already up there. We don't really do much once we get there besides hang out.

Saturday our family made breakfast which ended up being very tasty despite all of the bugs that infested it. I guess it just added a little extra protein-yuck! Grandpa and Uncle Kent took the kids on a 4 wheel ride that morning. We thought that they might be gone for an hour at the most-3 hours later they roll in. Rylee was buck naked from teh waist down because she had a litttle accident. They were done with their ride and she told Grandpa that she had to go pee. He told her to go. So he thinks that she knows how to go pee standing up-silly grandpa. Needless to say Rylee got pee all over her pants. Poor kid! Andrew-the kid that can sleep anywhere fell asleep on the 4-wheeler. He is so funny-you get Rylee who never wants to sleep and then Andrew who asks if he can go take a nap. Later on in the day Mom and I took the kids to float the buffalo. They had fun looking for alligators and fish and helping Meemaw row the boat. After dinner that night Mindy had brought finger paints for all of the kids. Rylee made a picture of Africa adn Andrew made a picture of an ice cream cone. Mindy is always such a thinker. She also brought sand toys for the kids to play with. What would we do without her. What would I do without Stockton and Taylor. These kids always keep the other little kids entertained. They are so good with Rylee too-she loves them.
Sunday we had breakfast courtesy of the Stacey Family and then we all packed up and left. I never like that part. You have so much work to do when you get home-you have to unpack everything and wash everything as it all smells like campfire whether you had it outside or not. But it is worth the work. I always enjoy myself.