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Backyard Camping

August 16, 2013

To conclude our Kids Camp Staycation, it seemed only fitting to actually camp. Okay, the closest thing to real camping this girl can handle involves the backyard — close enough to bathrooms, the fridge, and my own bed (just saying… worst case scenario).

Lower temps, a slight breeze, and a beautiful sunset — time to pitch a tent!

Popcorn, playing with flashlights (a first for Beck), and silhouette lullabies was the perfect way to wind down. Gage and Ryan could be heard whispering well into the night — something about golf and sprinklers and being the best of friends. Baby and I cuddled to the chirps of crickets and fell asleep twiddling each others fingers. The best.

Morning came early — off to make breakfast…

He traded in his bunny for the flashlight. Slept with that thing all night long! ha!

Peekaboo, I spy a LuLu!

Fruit and yogurt with toast – our summer breakfast of choice. There are still a few weeks left to enjoy peaches and I miss them already!

Until next year, it’s been fun playing Kids Camp!

 

 

  • Hailey August 16, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    This looks like such fun! We would definitely have to wait until it cools down a little, the mosquitos are horrible right now. Your ideas always amaze me. I loved this series!

    Hailey | Love, Laughter and Lipstick

  • Briseidy August 16, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    adorable what a fun idea! they look so cute on those pj’s

  • Ashley August 16, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Aww how fun! You always take the cutest pictures.. What camera and photo editing do you use??

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  • Chelsey August 16, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Love this idea! Can’t wait to do it with my family!

  • Brianne August 16, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Love…love…love! Where did you find those flashlight lullaby sheets???

  • Brigette August 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Such a cute idea! Doesn’t get warm enough here to sleep outside! I always wanted to do that as a kid. Can I just say you look amazing when you wake up!

  • Betheny August 16, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    My Hubby and I “tested” out our new tent last weekend in the back yard. We had a blast just listening to the frogs, watching the stars and listening to the giggles of the neighbor kids from their window. The smell of the damp grass in the morning I think was the best. I can’t wait until we have littles to share backyard camping with them. Thank you for sharing your journey with your littles. It always brings a smile to my face to read your blog. Thank you

  • Allison August 16, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Too, too cute. As always.

  • Court Star @ StarSystemz August 18, 2013 at 4:36 am

    What a great idea! So cute 🙂 I love the fact your family enjoys the outdoors not enough people get outside!! Thanks for sharing and I hope you and your family have an amazing weekend 🙂 Love + Shine CourtStar

  • Tracy August 19, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I love this idea!!! Your pictures are always so great, what camera and lens do you use?

  • Natasha August 21, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I’ve always dreamed of a house with a backyard… Cuz you can do sooooo much thing there and have tons of fun!!!

    • Natasha August 21, 2013 at 9:00 am

      so many things*

  • lilly August 21, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Such a fun idea!Cant wait until we have grass so we can camp!
    What size tent did u have & did u have enough room for 4?
    Where is the tent from?
    CAN U PLEASE DO A POST ON YOUR CAMERA & WHAT SETTINGS U USE?
    THANKS A GAZZILLION

    • missy August 22, 2013 at 7:12 pm

      It’s a coleman 4 person tent (on amazon). I’m working on setting up a virtual online class for photography since it would be easier to discuss/show in real time.