Staycation

We did an impromptu backyard campout.  Some of us wanted to do the Manti Pageant/campout again this year because we had so much fun last time, but with cars on the blink, too much work and not enough cash it wasn't looking good.  So, Friday morning Nat suggested we just do it in her backyard.  3 tents, 5 adults and 9 kids, and I still have my computer.  Not bad.  Aubrey and Max joined us Saturday.

Avery and I on the tramp

Perfect campsite.  The buyer for this house will be getting an amazing yard.

Josh set up our sleeping bags in the tent.  He came to me and reported, "I put your sleeping bag right next to mine!"  It was so cute - he even folded them down to be ready to climb in.

Love these little boys!

We made s'mores! Shirt riding up - better stop eating them!

My Joshy!  Emma and Ashlie in back

Adam, Avery, Asher, Alex

Smoke follows beauty - Aubrey (Josh, Me, Avery)

Late night activity - Ashlie, Olivia and I (without the flash below)

Memories of Girl Scout Camp

Banana Boat: You will need a banana for each person and about 2 to 3 T. each of milk, chocolate chips, and miniature marshmallows. Take a knife and place it at the top of the curved part of the banana. Cut an opening down the center and open up the banana as if it were a canoe. Now place the milk chocolate chips and miniature marshmallows down the center. Wrap it in a piece of heavy duty foil and place on the hot coals for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate and marshmallows melt down the center. If you leave it too long the banana will become runny.

Enjoy your cannon ball meat loaf in and onion, your fresh garden salad and a piece of whole wheat bread or roll. After your main meal, show everyone how to make their banana boat.

If you are in an area where you can build a fire after dinner, do and sit around the fire and talk. (Source: Dian Thomas, Meridian Magazine)