When we got back to the campsite, it was dinnertime.
We roasted hot dogs in a blanket.
Made smores with homemade marshmallows. Note the large marshmallow to chocolate/graham cracker ratio.
The park rangers told us about a campfire program they had from 8-9 p.m. about astronomy, so we decided to check it out. There was a presentation by "Spacy Tracey", who was quite the character. She had planet pants, as well as star-shaped glasses and earrings. There were a lot of kids in the audience who were very eager to share all of their astronomy-related knowledge. k, on the other hand, wasn't too interested and seemed hyper--maybe from the smores? We left around 8:45, before S.T. had a chance to point out the constellations. I made sure k saw the stars when we returned to the campsite, though, since we don't see to many back at home.
It didn't take k too long to fall asleep, although by that time, it was way past her bedtime. For some reason, she likes to sleep at our feet, right up against the wall of the tent. She didn't wake up until morning!
Hee hee! That's cute. And yes, family traditions are great. They don't necessarily have to be something as big as a trip, or something, though. One of our most memorable family traditions is just opening ONE present on Christmas Eve, and saving the rest for the morning. Now that we are all adults, I think we do not care so much, since we didn't do this last time. *gasp* I also just realized that my sister will no longer spend Christmas with us in the family only, in the morning!! Eeps.
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo, I just REALLY had to POINT out - do you REALIZE how dark your daughter is??? Or, um, how alabaster el hubbo is. :D
I just saw the first picture and was like ... "D needs to get a little sun, maybe!"
And then, "k, step AWAY from the broiler."
:P
I'm kidding. It is an adorable picture.
But from the waist down, it's like daddo and dottur are two different races.
Haha. :P
Talk to you soon!