Mt Hood

Grandma Marie, Derian, Hannah, Jo, Cole and I made it to the family camp-out this year and it was just a beautiful weekend!

Our camp site along White River with the morning sunshine!

The water got very high this winter/spring and washed away quite a lot of the camp sites along with where we usually park. But our site was still perfect.

The kids wasted no time getting into the water and exploring.

Cole took more than one hike with the boys up the river looking for swimming holes and just getting away from all the adults.  The freedom the kids have camping here is just great!

This trip for the boys, however, sent an adult after them when they were gone for well over an hour.  Cole stated he was not going to hike up the river for two days after this trip as he was worn out!  (wearing shoes might have helped him too but he didn't like wearing them this trip)

Mornings were nice by the fire with our cocoa or tea.

Good Morning Me!

Aunt Nancy, Derian (up early two of the mornings) and Gma Marie.

Question: Why does Oma not go to the mountain?

This is Gma Marie sleeping (yes, she looks like me, or I, like her).

From the ground up: Wool blanket, padding, sleeping bag (with Gma inside), another sleeping bag with another wool blanket on top.  Oh ,and she was in sweats, wool socks and a snow hat.

We were all dressed about the same each night.

Answer: Oma does not like to be cold.

Shooting

We drove up to an area where we could shoot safely and taught the kids how to shoot.

Hannah, Jo & Cole shooting Derian's 22 rifle as it fits their hands and arms really well.  Thank you D.

Our 3 shot shooting competition.

Cole: 1 hit, Mom: 3 hits, Derian: 2 hits.

I might have hit the card three times but Derian had two of her shots closest to the center!  She is quite the sharp shooter.

Uncle Todd came up for this day and brought some exploding targets!

Here Derian shot one of them and it was quite the BOOM!

Even Uncle Bob applauded the size of the explosion!  NEAT!

Drove up to pay respects to my Grandma & Grandpa Lovely.

(My Mothers parents)

Our family photo of all the campers this year.

Too many to name, and it's not even close to the whole family.

Had a GREAT time like always and will see you next year.

Happy End of 2011 Summer Groupies!