Camping Trip

Last week we, Hayden and I, went camping for 6 days! Our neighbors Jim and Heather wanted to thank us for watching their dogs on their many adventures this summer.

We went to Hawk's creek campground at Lake Roosevelt. Tenting camping with a vault toilet. There was running water but you had to continually pump it and keep the water going and it was treated with Iodine which isn't the best thing for someone who has a thyroid condition.

I didn't know how I would survive without a shower for six days. I brought plenty of baby wipes, a bottle of No Rinse Shampoo, and dry shampoo.

We arrived on Tuesday and there were only two other people. The campground only holds 20 campsites. Within a hour and half we had the tents set up and the car unpacked and the were in the boat.

Duncan, Lydia and Hayden are ready to have some fun


Some of the scenery from the Hawk Creek heading to Lake Roosevelt








Hayden waiting for a bite on his line. We were trolling for Trout


Yay! Caught a fish... getting ready to net it


A small trout... but it is a fish! Hehehe


Hawk Creek campground


Hawk Creek Campground... This dock is usually floating... The Lake was very low


Sunset on our first day


The kids at the Hawk Creek waterfall




On the last day they had a Kokanee in the box


Campfire and then there were smores


Lydia waiting to have her smores which consists the chocolate ... hahaha


Day 2... and Hayden survived the night


The kids on one of the many beaches we stopped at to swim


Lydia fell asleep sitting up while on the boat


Cruising the Lake


Hayden jumping off the back of the boat at our favorite beach spot


Duncan's turn to jump off


Hayden and Duncan tubing. It was Hayden's first time


Lydia and Hayden tubing... Hayden,"Look, Mom, no hands"


Heading into the the boat ramp and the kids wanted to all go together


Another day... Hayden and Lydia tubing


Hayden loves tubing!


On day 5 of camping trip we went to Grand Coulee Dam light show. I learned a lot about Columbia River's history that I didn't know before


The Paul family. I had them say, "We love camping!" That is the reason for the looks... hahaha


Lydia and her white teeth


Duncan


Hayden is still smiling on Day 6. He did not mind one bit that he had went so long with out showering


Jim did an excellent job on the campfires everyday


Lydia and her hot cocoa face

It was a lovely time at Hawk Creek and spending time with no cell phone or electronics and enjoying God's handiwork. We are thankful for the Paul family on deciding to take us with them camping. We would gladly do it again. It was also a great way to end the summer. We are rejuvenated and ready to hit the books this Fall.