CAMPING TRIP DETAILS...

In case you hadn't figured it out yet..this camping trip is Rusty and my time to reconnect with all of you "kids", get to know possible future "kids", and love on new members (babies) of our ever-growing family, without the distractions of schedules, TVs, computer games, pizza delivery boys and the likes. We really can't think of a better way to celebrate Mother's and Father's Day (and Easter this year too), and we want to thank you all for indulging us.

To make things easier this year, I have split the groceries up and am sending each of you a list of the ingredients you are responsible for bringing, by email. The amount is based on how many meals you will be partaking with us, so those only coming for a day will have just a few items.

I know all of you are grown now, but I am a planner so I have put together a short list of things that you should remember to bring......

Tent (the only person I know we need to provide one for is Katie)
Air mattress - Walmart has some twin size for about $12, we have a pump if you need
Blankets - You will need some for both under and over you. The under is for insulation between
you and the cold air in your mattress. Trust me! Of course you can use sleeping bags as well
Pillows
Flashlights w/extra batteries
Toiletries - There are shower houses w/hot water and electricity within easy walking distance.
Clothing - You're on your own. We are on a lake and if you really think you could bear the temps
this time of year, by all means bring a swimsuit!
Towels
Reading materials
Sports Equipment - I hear Bryce hasn't sprained his elbow yet.
Dog food, dishes and leashes - For Bryce and Chris only (as long as we are keeping them tied up,
I thought we should probably feed them too ;-)

Note to Brandon and Bailey - I know you don't have a very big car, so I was thinking that we
could bring our Pack 'n Play, swing, stroller, whatever you need, in order to give you more
space for the diapers and other baby related needs.

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW - CAN'T WAIT!

Maddie and Her Pacifier

Camping Trip Details

Below is my original post from early December, as I believe most of you missed it completely...
2012 Camping Trip

It's official, our campsite has been reserved! April 5th - April 9 we all shall convene @ Jordan Lake Parker's Creek Group Campsite #254 for the 3rd annual Mother/Father's Day/Easter celebration and tent one-upmanship competition.

It's going to be a marshmallow roasting, game playing, ball throwing, ankle spraining, fire poking, frog catching, great eating, trash talking, egg cracking, bug swatting, book reading, coffee drinking, deep discussing, daydreaming, laughing, crying, singing GOOD TIME! So start preparing now to take a day or two or three off work as to maximize your time participating in the above frivolity.

More specific info to follow...

NOW FOR THE SPECIFICS....

There can't be any specifics until I know exactly who all is going to be there and when. A LOT of planning goes into this trip on my part and I need to know PRECISELY the Whos and Whens. So please comment on this post ASAP to let me know those specifics. Chris and Katie (and Ludwig) are welcome to join us and we have an extra tent or two that we could loan them if they don't have their own. Please include them (if they are coming) when you respond.
After I get all the info, I will be able to put together an ingredient list for each person/couple to purchase and bring with. Thanks.

Mad Maddie

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Heeerrrrres Maddie!!!

Mom Dad and Baby are all doing fine