We had such a great weekend. The weather took a big turn towards fall and so we decided to get out and enjoy it.
On Friday it rained all day long. Not a storm but just that lazy all day light rain with no thunder or lightening. You know, the perfect napping weather. When we all woke up from those wonderful naps we decided to take a little walk in the rain. I got this adorable rain coat with matching rain boots from Zu.lily a few months ago. You've probably seen the rain boots in a few of my pictures because B loves to wear them in the house. I told her we could finally wear them outside because it was actually raining. She got so excited. Then I asked her if I could take her picture. This is the pose I got...
She's pretty cute if you ask me! Anyway, we walked around the neighborhood picking up acorns and stomping in puddles. She thought it was super fun but her favorite part was swinging in the rain, as you can tell from the picture. It took me a loooong time to get her to come inside.
When Blakely went to bed Friday night Lonnie and I started talking about going camping. We talked about weekends he was off and tried to plan. Well finally we said lets just go tomorrow! So we did!
It was a totally a last minute decision. When B woke up the Saturday morning I packed up all the things we would need for an overnight stay. We gave her an early nap and then left to find the perfect spot to camp.
We live on a lake but there are a few other lakes near us. Lake Oua.chita is very close to us (like a 15 minute drive). It is much bigger than the lake that we live on and no homes are allowed to be built near this lake. Because of this, it is an extremely clean lake and just a gorgeous piece of nature. There are many islands and Lonnie and I have camped on an island with our boat before. We've never taken B camping because we weren't sure how she would do. I mean a baby/toddler sleeping in a tent? Sounded like a recipe for disaster to me.
But Saturday was the most beautiful day. Sunny and 75. We wanted to get out there and have wide open spaces for her to run around and just enjoy being outside. So we did and it could not have been a better idea. I was proud of Lonnie and I for doing something so last minute. Since having Blakely we have become such planners. Everything is always completely planned out and we never just do something on a whim. But this? This was definitely on a whim.
On our drive into the campsite Blakely spotted a playground so we stopped there so she could play for a little while.
Then we picked out a PERFECT spot, unloaded the car and set up our tent.
We walked around the lake and just let her explore her surroundings. We picked up rocks and threw them in the water. She liked it best when Lonnie picked her up (he isn't supposed to but try telling him that) so she could throw it from up high and make a bigger splash. She also like "washing" her hands in the water. Ignore the plumber's crack in the picture. These pants are from last year and they still fall off with panties on...
Then we gathered a bunch of sticks and helped daddy build a fire. I think this was her favorite part!
Once the fire was going we roasted hot dogs and then marshmallows.
Y'all. It was so nice. Just being outside all day with my loves enjoying nature. I could not have asked for a better weekend! And because I just can't help myself I have to post this picture. You know you're the mommy of a toddler when.....
HAPPY MONDAY!
