The Great Outdoors

 How cute is Jackson's list??? We told the boys the day before that Colin was going to take them (Jackson and Cooper) camping.   I stayed home with the little two.  I would love to have gone camping, but not with a baby and a 2 year old.   So I was happy to stay in the comfort of our home this time : )
Colin took some pictures while they were there - Lake Murray, Oklahoma.   About 1.5 hrs away.   The weather was beautiful, and they stayed for one night.    There was lots to see, including a brand new nature center and a tower overlooking the lake.

 

 Beautiful water!  Why don't we live on a lake?!?!

 Set up the tent!

 Their favorite part was the "beach"    They have never been to the "real" beach and we are looking forward to making a trip - hopefully next summer.    I know I sound like a party pooper - but its a long drive to make to have 2 in diapers, and 3 different naps to work around.  

 Colin said the water was FREEZING.   These two didn't care. 

 Jackson said it wasn't so bad if you just buried your feet in the sand : )

 Enjoying the fire (surprisingly!)  I think it might have gotten Jackson over his fear.  He never freaks out, but he is very, uhm, cautious and aware if I have a candle lit, etc....   We will see when we light up his candle this weekend for his birthday party.

 Breakfast the next morning! Followed by some powdered donuts.

I guess they asked a friendly bear to take their picture ; )

Love that they had this time together.   No work, no phones, no tv, no school.   For 24 hours at least.  I'm really looking forward to doing it often as they all get a year or two older.