The kids and I have been camping quite a bit this summer. We go during the week when the campgrounds are pretty empty, then back home for weekends and Rob takes them on the boat or our fishing. I offered camping to Rob, but he said he was ok.
Here are some of our 'travels.'
Long Lake and Suttonfest
We picked up the boys, stopped at the lake, and happened upon "Sutton summerfest" on the way home. The kids got the longest FREE pony ride ever, had to have been at least 20 minutes. They played in a bouncy house, a water slide, and we got hot dogs for dinner... a great end to a beautiful day!
The boaters and the rock. Last time we went Rosalee fell off the rock, up to her waist in the water.
Rosalee trying out the kayak.
Georgea loves it... I see white water in her future!!
Not sure what they're looking at here... but having fun anyways!
South Rolly
While Elic was at camp we went camping at our old stand-by... this is the view from our campsite.
The view from the boat to the site... notice the swimmer. He swam out to me, about half way across the lake, and back again!
Cannonball!!! they had a good time going off the dock.
Our morning visitor. I had mentioned to Sabrina, when we took the boys to camp, how I never see wildlife and how do all these people see so much. Since then we have seen a Cow and calf moose drinking out of the lake, porcupine, fox, beaver and rabbit.
Rosalee liked to just fall in sideways, it was pretty funny to watch.
Matanuska Glacier
Not sure what she was up too, but this is a great pic of Rosalee.
We practiced with self timer and were able to take a decent self portrait!
Gakona
We stayed at a friend's house... this was the view. Mt. Sanford and Mt. Drumm
Rosalee practicing her driving... she needs more practice!
Elic with his buddy Jesse.
Georgea and Chance by the HUGE fire pit!
Eklutna Lake
Georgea getting ready to ride
Elic's bike got a flat, so we had to walk back to camp... this was a stop by the lake to throw some rocks and eat peanut butter and jelly, NO bread! Georgea had it in her bag, so we ate our lunch with a spoon.
Elic had an early bike wreck, then a second one, then the tire went flat... rough times on his rides.
They separated all the candy into piles... then traded each other. 
Georgea applied her own makeup the second time (before we went out trick or treating)... it was a bit 'vampirey'!!!
Here they are... all decked out... getting ready to go to the Halloween party at Nancy's house!
Elic was a sniper..
Georgea was japanese. And Rosalee was a vampire.
A few days after surgery.. ( I need to remember to load these backwards next time!!)
the day after... lots of blood pooled in her lip.. the inside was really blue!!
An hour after.. we just loaded her in the truck.
Drugged up.. waiting for it to kick in, hanging out with Pa watching t.v.
Playing before they drugged her up.... nice little room for the kids to hang out in.... you can even draw on the walls under there!!
This looks like a little bit of trouble... Chance is VERY interested in him!!
Nerf gun/ leaf wars...
the new nerf gun was a hit!
playing in the leaf pile
The berries were pretty nice this year.
Elic.. not sure what he was up to....
the view out of the valley
bunch of monkeys... they love climbing this tree!
the delphiniums were beautiful in this garden
this one is for my mom... she liked the velvety texture.
eryngium... i'm hoping that someday mine will bloom.
columbine
my bees...
i'm hoping to get some seeds of this one and get it growing around here!
My farmer... he is very proud of his peas.. am going to get him a better garden going next year!
fireweed all over the mountains this year. this is in turnagain pass area.
sparrow in my tree
fireweed field
The kids and me, and the dog, at Worthington Glacier
Mom and me across from Bridal Veil Falls
The kids at Valdez Glacier...
kids checking out the pipeline
mom wringing out her socks from the 'liberty falls mishap'
drying out shoes and socks
wet shoes
OOPS! Elic was trying to be helpful and carry Sweetpea's shoes across the water.. he fell, hands first... of course the shoes were in his hands.
Georgea trying not to fall in the water...
The kids at Liberty Falls, on the road to Chitina
Old train tressel
the sun was red from the smoke
Mom, Elic and Rosalee watching water rush by.
Kennicott Mine
The sun was rosy on the water from the smoke of a forest fire. Rosalee looked pretty with it!
We picked up the boys, stopped at the lake, and happened upon "Sutton summerfest" on the way home. The kids got the longest FREE pony ride ever, had to have been at least 20 minutes. They played in a bouncy house, a water slide, and we got hot dogs for dinner... a great end to a beautiful day!
The boaters and the rock. Last time we went Rosalee fell off the rock, up to her waist in the water.
Rosalee trying out the kayak.
Georgea loves it... I see white water in her future!!
Not sure what they're looking at here... but having fun anyways!
While Elic was at camp we went camping at our old stand-by... this is the view from our campsite.
The view from the boat to the site... notice the swimmer. He swam out to me, about half way across the lake, and back again!
Cannonball!!! they had a good time going off the dock.
Our morning visitor. I had mentioned to Sabrina, when we took the boys to camp, how I never see wildlife and how do all these people see so much. Since then we have seen a Cow and calf moose drinking out of the lake, porcupine, fox, beaver and rabbit.
Rosalee liked to just fall in sideways, it was pretty funny to watch.
Not sure what she was up too, but this is a great pic of Rosalee.
We practiced with self timer and were able to take a decent self portrait!
We stayed at a friend's house... this was the view. Mt. Sanford and Mt. Drumm
Rosalee practicing her driving... she needs more practice!
Elic with his buddy Jesse.
Georgea and Chance by the HUGE fire pit!
Georgea getting ready to ride
Elic's bike got a flat, so we had to walk back to camp... this was a stop by the lake to throw some rocks and eat peanut butter and jelly, NO bread! Georgea had it in her bag, so we ate our lunch with a spoon.
Elic had an early bike wreck, then a second one, then the tire went flat... rough times on his rides.