A crazy Friday morning while the girls were at Sue's, we scurried around and got everything ready, from grocery shopping, making 'pass' dishes, getting coolers down and washed, cleaning the truck, getting everybody (don't forget the dogs come too) packed for all four seasons. After close to six hours of running around, off we were to get the girls and begin the weekend with our friends up in Webster!
And how does it begin? Picture this... Marc's truck. Marc driving, Hazel in the middle, me in the passenger seat. Back seat consists of both girls and Reggie, while the entire back was packed with anything and everything you could think of. Yes, it was a sight to behold, and I decided this was the post to figure out pictures for you. Here's what we looked like:
After the 1 1/2 hour drive, we arrived in Webster and ready for a great weekend. The dogs knew EXACTLY where we were and off into the woods they went for essentially 3 straight days. Kailee was excited wondering where 'ederbody' was and Kara didn't have a clue what she was in for.
Friday night brought our friends Amy, Jesse, Avery and their dog Bailey (Reggie's girlfriend). Keith and Nance and their friend Jeff were over on the golf course when we arrived, but it gave us some time to unpack the truck and get situated. Amy and KC hung out for awhile, but were definitely getting geared up for a busy weekend at http://www.foxrungolf.net/.
On Sunday, we had the honor of meeting Mandy and Jonathan's new baby, Sophie... oh she is so sweet, and going to be a great addition next year. Carrie, Todd and their friends Joanie and Mark also came up. It was great to see them before they golfed and after they went to dinner at the casino in Danbury. I think I remember Carrie mentioning she was the only one that donated money to the casino... not too bad, 75% success rate!
Every day we had absolutely picture perfect weather and every evening was perfect for sleeping in the camper. Marc spent lots of time on the golf course Saturday, while I stayed back and enjoyed the kids, relaxing and shooting the shit with our friends that weren't on the golf course.
So, I mentioned sleeping... I can only imagine you guys are all wondering how that went and where we slept. Well lets picture this. We have a pop-up (I don't know the size), but I do know it's essentially like short full size beds on each side, and the table turns into a bed. On one side of the camper is mom and Nece sleeping together with the pack-n-play set up for Franny. On the table bed is Reggie and Hazel and on the other side of the camper is Marc. Yes, tight, once again, but doable. Do I have pictures, ahhh, no. There is NO way that I was going to pull my camera out and risk the flash waking the girls up.
Knowing that Franny is a craptastic sleeper at best, I was very nervous. Should I have been... nope I guess not. She slept like a CHAMP. I think essentially 24 hours of fresh air might have something to do with the fabulous naps and sleeping through the entire night. And Nece, she slept fantastically as well. On Friday night, I woke up to rain. And the rain, work Nece up. She grabbed my lips to get my attention and once I told her it was raining, she turned over and went back to sleep. FANTASTIC! And let me just say, raining outside when sleeping in the camper, absolutely delightful. It's such a peaceful and relaxing sound, I love it (just so it doesn't turn severe).
Highlights:
- Marc spending time on the golf course
- Marc, Jesse, Keith, Jeff and Nece taking the dogs to the lake for a swim. And from my understanding Nece getting in the 'dog lake' and splashing around. And not just getting in the dog lake, but getting in the dog lake naked. Yes, you read correctly, she stripped down
- On the way back, Nece got into burning weed and exposed her legs, no worries she's fine and was by the time her nap was over. Nothing Benedryl cream and Tylenol can't take care of
- Sunday night, Nece played bartender to everybody at the Fox Hole (the bar in the clubhouse at Fox Run GC). We stayed after to help Amy and KC a bit, and have a few drinks after a very BUSY weekend for them. Nece, Quaid (Amy and KC's son) and Franny got to play, and at one point, Nece went behind the bar and asked everybody do you want a beer or water (the 'water' was every hard liquor bottle). A cute sight... and I think Marc and I better start mentally preparing for what's to come many years from now!
- Great food, great conversation, great beer, great times with our friends and perfect weather
A great start to what is expected to be a perfect summer with lots of time spent camping and with our friends. Did Nece enjoy camping... this is how I will sum it up: every morning and every night before bed she tells me she wants to go to Sue's then go camping. Try explaining to an almost 3 year old, that we can't go every day.
Now, all we need to do is get serious about getting a bigger camper and life will be even better. And last but not least, a shout-out to Keith and Nance. Thank you for inviting us to spend so many weekends with your family. We truly do appreciate you treating us as your own and look forward to many more weekends to come.
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