weren't going to let the start of school tell us summer was over quite yet. The weather is still gorgeous for going camping in the mountains and it was such a great way to escape the heat for a little bit. After school their first Friday, we drove up to our favorite place to camp -- Rocky Mountain National Park.
After the traditional roasting hot dogs and s'mores, we headed to the star party and looked at planets and stars through giant telescopes. We had done this a couple years back and were excited to do so again. It was there I learned that if you went to the total eclipse zone on Monday the sky would turn completely dark and you would be able to see the stars then as well. Whoops -- too late now!
Saturday morning we had to pack up since the sight was already reserved for that evening and find a place to hike that we could park with our camping trailer. We ended up at the Alluvial Fan, one of our favorite places. I was amazed at how much time the older children spent in that freezing cold water! I was more than happy to watch N climb on a big rock instead so that I only had to walk across a couple times.
After a picnic lunch there, we drove around a bit and headed home. The park was really filling up and the children wanted to go to our favorite putt putt place -- but it was closed. The nice old man sold it and it was being remodeled. He was a big part of the entertainment so the children were pretty bummed. Good thing we had the Stake Carnival to look forward to that same day!
The stake really outdid themselves this year. So well organized with plenty of food, awnings and signs at all the stations and more things to do, such as stilts, than years previous. The children didn't want to leave and I couldn't blame them!
The stake really outdid themselves this year. So well organized with plenty of food, awnings and signs at all the stations and more things to do, such as stilts, than years previous. The children didn't want to leave and I couldn't blame them!
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