Silverwood and camping

The kids once again didn't disappoint with the reading logs for Silverwood so we were off on another family adventure.  Once a year is all they get and they plan and talk and look forward to it all year.  This summer Haylee and Gavin had a couple of lemonade stands and raised money for the trip so they could actually purchase something in the gift shops. (Poor kids always here "no")  Best part is neither of them could find anything good enough in their price range that they actually wanted to spend it on so they each got something small and went home with money to spare. :)

 

This dreaded ride is the favorite every year and the one I despise the most because you have to wait FOREVER and it's not even fun!!!!  We sprinted there right when the park opened so they could get in a few rounds before the crowds got bad.  That is an hour of my life I will not get back but they had a blast.....again!

 

 

 

This one is my favorite and I actually talked Grace into getting on this year.  She had fun but would never admit it. ;)

Paige had fun too and was a trooper in the heat.

 

 

Such sweet big brother and sisters that take her into play on the kiddie stuff.  Makes my heart happy.

 

 

She and I chilled poolside while all the rest of them headed over to slide and wave pool it up.  I am perfectly happy in a lawn chair not doing much of anything but soaking up sun.  Paige doesn't love the water when it's cold so she was the perfect partner for me.

The train is another favorite and a perfect way to enjoy a snack and a rest.

The carousal was a hit for Paige this year, she wanted to go again and again.  We always end with that and all the kids were happy with the day we had.  Smiling and tired we headed home with our bags of cotton candy and kettle corn. 

Until next summer when we do it all again.........................

 

 

Next up is camping at Lake Roosevelt.  We had no idea this place was so pretty, we had so much fun.  The weather was a bit on the windy/chilly side for the water but perfect for everything else.  Kids don't care though and they played hard and were dirty the minute we got out of the car.

 

Camp

Exploring

Camping food is the best because you realize how much effort cooking and cleaning a meal takes.  Food has to stay put away for the most part so no animals will come strolling into camp. At meal time everyone is famished and can sit around with no distractions and talk while we stuff our faces.

Beautiful sunset.

 

This was the first night we got there and decided to go check out the beach......kids took one look at the water and we couldn't keep them away. :)

 

Beautiful sandy beaches with big waves to play in.  Logs and docks to swim out to and tons of room to run and play.

Probably one of the best places I have ever camped.

 

Grace made this.  Even the teenager of the bunch talked about how much fun this camping trip was.

The next day we had sunshine off and on and the kids had a ball.

 

 

                                     

Sandy bums.

 

Drinking shandy in the sunshine is my heaven!!!

Collecting treasures.

 

 

And finding frogs.

 

 

Worn out!

Playing games back at camp while we were taking a break from the water.

 

There was even a park to play at just right up the trail.  What more could we ask for????

 

 

 

After 3 nights this kid needed a really good bath and we all were looking forward to sleeping in our own beds.

If you haven't tried this place out yet Lake Roosevelt is a must for camping.  We are already planning the next trip! :)