- Summer Camping
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Can you believe it - the summer is half over! I can't get over how much faster time flies as I grow older. I remember as a kid/teen, time seemed to stand still and a week = a lifetime. It seems like the summer is passing me by, which makes me a little crazy and in a rush to do something fun and family oriented - all the time. Fortunately, my husband is very patient. But, after purchasing a brand new trailer this past weekend, family + fun should no longer be an issue.
Growing up, we were always camping during the summer. In fact, since our family is so large - aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. - we would literally take over the majority of a campground for a week. If it was a smaller campground, we basically had family or friends at every site. Every day was filled with swimming, eating, laughing, fishing, and being together. We also have a spot of land in the middle of nowhere where again days were filled with eating, laughing, fishing, moving away from the campfire smoke, etc. It really didn't matter as long as we were together. In fact, we still tell stories of those days and they still make us laugh. They are some of my fondest memories growing up.
These are the types of memories I want to make and share with my daughter - quality time together, without the everyday distractions, enjoying nature and family. Memories for which she will then pass on to her children someday. We have a good start since Lauren and I actually started out camping in a tent when she was 2 1/2. My husband camps occasionally with us, but not always. This allows for some good mother/daughter bonding time. But now, after a few years with a pop-up, the whole family will be able to enjoy the great outdoors! There's even enough room, and air conditioning, for the dog - which should be an experience for all of us.
So, enjoy the rest of your summer and spend some quality time roasting a marshmellow with your kids!