Grandchildren and Camping

I haven't been very good at keeping this blog up to date, so this one is about a week late.  We headed up towards Monte Cristo or South Fork area on Sunday afternoon and Melissa, Jeff and Avery joined us for supper that evening.  We had planned to stay until Wednesday and Melissa was scheduled to have her baby on Friday and Jeanne was going to be there for that. 

Avery thought this camping stuff was pretty cool and was anxious to check everything out including making sure our camper was blocked safely etc.

When Monday evening rolled around we went looking for some pretty photos to take and while near Causey Dam we momentarily got cell phone service.  My phone let off several beeps and when I looked and saw that I had 6 text messages and some voice mail I knew something was up - I think I got about 6 text messages all last year - so 6 in one day meant something.  As expected we soon learned that Melissa had gone into the hospital and had her baby without her mom being there, which made her mom very sad.  We headed back down to camp. hooked up and loaded up and came home.

Then next day we went to the hospital and found this little darlin waiting for us.

Jane Ashleigh Leger

Avery is going to be a wonderful big sister and they are going to be the best of friends, just like Kathryn and Melissa.

Remember, you can click on any of these photos to make them larger.

Our Maiden Voyage

You remember last year when I posted about our "new" 5th wheel travel trailer.  I'm sure Melissa remembers since it's been parked at her house all Winter long.  Well we finally got it out of her way a few days ago and since I had two days off in a row, yesterday and today we decided to take her on her "Maiden Voyage".  I don't know if we ever explained that a big part of the reason for getting her was so we could get out in the mountains to see some beautiful places and get some beautiful photos of them.  I have posted some of the scenic photos we took on my other blog.  You get to see the "behind the scenes" photos below.

Loaded up and almost ready to go. Unfortunately the extension cord will not reach far enough so it has to be disconnected first, and oh, yeah we need to shut the door too.


So we drove and drove and drove and drove until we finally reached our destination of this lovely camp site. . .


On Antelope Island.


After setting up our little home away from home we set up the lawn chairs and thought about getting comfortable.

Okay, so it didn't look like the most beautiful camping spot you've ever seen, but I'll bet you've never seen a sunset like this at any of your other campsites.

The bottom line. . . we had a nice time and learned a lot. Of course we've still got a lot more to learn so I guess we'll have to schedule some more camping trips in the not too distant future.