Zoe's Camping Spectacular

We took Zoe on her very first camping trip last weekend. After making a stop near Atlantic City to pick up a tandem bicycle (unfortunately, it doesn't quite fit us), we joined our friends, the Lanings, at French Creek State Park for some fun in the dirt. They had rented the site for a few days and were nice enough to give us a patch of forest to pitch a tent and roast some dogs over a Duraflame log (Don't judge us!).

Hey Mom! Dad! Better get that tent up before dark. I'm not bear bait, you know!

Aaron roasted the weenies

Emma's first campfire. She was SO excited... future pyromaniac?

Emma made sure we didn't get lost on the way to the bathroom. Thanks Em!

After a night of blanket tugging, we enjoyed a breakfast of instant coffee and Cheerios. Since we did not bring all our supplies for the one-night trip, I attempted to fashion two spoons from a plastic bottle. We eventually shared one camp spoon, offered by our gracious hosts. The empty Cheerios cup made for the perfect hot cocoa mug. Now that's recycling.

We had some fun hangin' with the babies while deciding how to spend the few hours before heading home.

Emma is serious about breakfast and rockin' the wardrobe of a Miami retiree.

Guys... I was serious about the bear bait thing. This book isn't biographical is it? I mean... the bear doesn't see me, right?


My new hat is the coolest! Gotta love those Emma hand-me-downs.


We got a Yogi Bear on our hands! Better watch those picnic baskets!

We decided to go on a small hike before heading back to the city. Though it was a bit anti-climactic at the top, it was a fun stroll with our friends and a great way to end our short trip to Pennsylvania.

Our fearless leader (Nice butt Candace!)

When we got home, we were greeted with a great surprise. Aunt Bekah sent Zoe a handmade dress for the 4th. Thanks Bekah! It's super cute and Zoe still has room to grow into it.