Family camp out!

This weekend we had our very first BAADSGAARD FAMILY CAMP OUT! My parents live on 2 acres and they've turned their back acre into their own little forest. My dad planted each one of the pine trees when they were just a few inches tall, and now they tower over us all! In the clearing there is a fire pit and picnic table where we gathered for tin foil dinners and dutch oven cobbler! Then we all had a great time being pulled in the trailer by the 4 wheelers! Later in the evening, we all went to the pioneer cemetery where my parents told us some stories about our ancestors. My mom gave Josh a special book she wrote about one of our ancestors. She's planning to give one to all of the grand kids when they turn eight. She also gave a little bag of flour to each family so that we could see what a daily ration would have been like back then. When we returned to the yard, we had skits by the fire, then everyone settled down for the night. Dallan and I tucked Josh and Matthew in the tent. Then we took Caleb and Mitchell home since Caleb hasn't been feeling well and needs his equipment at night. We all had so much fun and we can't wait to do it again next year! Thanks Mom and Dad for a night to remember! This is going to be one of our favorite traditions!

Josh loved being by the fire...

Grandpa pulling us on the trailer!

The best "camp site" ever!

The "club house" is one of Matthew's favorite spots.

I am so blessed to have such great parents!

The pioneer cemetery

Mom and Dad telling us stories about our pioneer ancestors

It was a night to remember!