Almost every year, our ward goes camping near Payson. I don't remember there being problems with animals before, but this year there were javalina, elk, and coyotes. There was a javalina right behind our tent seconds after we put it up. Stella and I were a little terrified. There was a whole pack of them by the bathrooms. We were attached to Elliot the entire time.
Only a couple of families came up on Thursday night, but more showed up on Friday throughout the day and a few more early Saturday morning. I didn't bust out my camera until Saturday because I was completely enjoying being totally lazy and moving my camping chair to wherever there was shade and holding babies.
I think we had a great turn out with over 60 people and it was so fun to get to know some newer families in the ward and to just hang out with my oldies. Plus, Elliot cooks when we camp. Bonus.

I remember my Dad letting me "help" him drive. Only it was on our trips to Portland, Oregon on windy, treacherous roads and none of us wore seatbelts back then. Stella was the happiest little girl in the world when Daddy let her drive on the dirt road to the campsite.

I think we were all surprised and impressed to see Brother and Sister Knibbs showed up at the camp, walkers and and all! It was so fun to visit with them.

Beth the Babysitter . . . aka Katniss Everdeen.

Macy and Caleb (Uh, Caleb is hilarious. We played Go Fish with him and it was impossible not to take advantage of his announcement of all of the cards he possessed!)

This baby can sleep through an atomic bomb.

Stella was so excited to show us her bow skills.

Henry. There was a water hole. It turned into a mud hole.

Adam. I bought a whole vat of licorice to share and boy oh boy did those kids share it. I'm sure their parents love me now that their kids have finally pooped after 5 days.

Heidi and Macy

Beth is faster than boys. I don't think she actually won this race, but she wasn't wearing the right shoes. She's fast though.
Can't wait until next year!