First Family Foray in the Forest

Well the Devines packed up the house and headed out to Golden Ears for some camping. We only wish we had reserved a longer stay. Was it ever a hit! Charlie loved eating outside in the fresh air and he was very impressed with his new red nylon bedroom. He especially liked talking to trees and ferns and of course splashing in the water. He came this close to eating dirt and was spared any bug bites (courtesy of a few well places swipes by his mommy).

Some summer lovin' on the beach...

Before things got too relaxing, Charlie tried to help out with pumping up our air mattress.

Playing among the ferns with Mommy...

...and singing songs with Daddy!

Papa bear putting the final touches on the master bedroom.

Charlie overseeing the construction of our new home.

Looks like Charlie had such a good sleep that night that he wanted back in for more.

This was Charlie going down for a nap. It was so sweet to hear him talk to himself from the outside. Our tent was talking. Then laughing. Then snoring. And then a few little sleeping baby farts.

Sean bought this tent last year, before there were three of us, in anticipation of there being five of us. There is even a vestibule!

Just having woken from a nap on the beach, Charlie couldn't look less thrilled with family photo-time. Boo hoo.

Within no time he was all smiles.

Cousin Andrew, Larissa and baby Ainsley came out West for visit. Got some quality cheek on cheek time.