Nate in the Wild

Michael has been wanting to take Nate camping since before he was born...and I finally gave in a couple of weekends ago and agreed to give it a shot. Camping overnight, in a tent, with a toddler didn't really sound like a good idea, but it actually turned out to be really fun and Nate loved it. We went just north of Dalhonega in the North GA Mtns to a place call Desoto Falls and it was (luckily) much cooler up there.

Bringing his Dump Truck turned out to be a good move...while we were setting up camp he pushed it around and collected rocks and sticks.

Having a snack in his tent. He slept inside his tent inside of ours so he had a little cocoon. He stayed up a little later than normal just because it wasn't dark out but after a little bouncing around he fell sound asleep and didn't wake up until 7:30 am. Cameron slept in the tent next to him so he was very excited to wake up and see the dog next to him! I woke up to him saying "Hi Puppy!!"

We went for a little hike around the campsite and Nate found a creek to play in.

The Dump Truck also served as great entertainment...it was really fun to ride downhill in it!

Helping Daddy get the campfire started. He did well staying away from it...he just danced around it saying "Danger!" and "Hot!"

Hanging out by the Campfire

Cameron loved being out in the wilderness (even though you can't tell in this pic - he was tuckered out by the time evening rolled around)

We grilled out steaks and made smores (of course)...yum...you can't have your first camping trip without them.

Nate was an excellent little camper...we may even do it again. ;)