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I'm blogging at a snails pace right now. It's okay. Life is what it is. I'm getting a little relief in the driving around girls category. Josh is fully licensed and behind the wheel now. He drove to Seattle last Saturday. I honestly was not that worried instead I prayed just as he left and once again when I knew he was on his way back home. He drove the majority of this captured camping trip and for six months prior to that - and well, he did pass his test. It's actually quite nice having him drive.

So our camping trip.  Let me see if I can remember.  Oh yeah...it was a really good time.  My husband stayed behind to repair the floor of the chicken coop (much needed). We headed out Friday afternoon and returned Sunday.  We went without a single reservation and somewhat of a plan.  What a fun way to travel actually. We also left with minimal camping equipment - not an understatement.  I forgot cups.  We had one cup and one water bottle. You know what though, it was fine. (We got a few paper ones from the convenience store for the second nights hot cocoa).

I mentioned on instagram that I slept in my van. Yep, I did and it wasn't too bad. The three of them were in the tent. I guess the first night they stayed up pretty late telling stories. I should mention that at home they are not exactly "close" if you know what I mean. The second night we were all a bit worn out and went to sleep right away.

We took all of our own food. Those are organic hot dogs by the way and Annie's Mac and Cheese. We really didn't spend beyond the campground fees, food and gas. Nature was our entertainment.

I may have reconnected with camping again because of this trip. When the kids were younger we went all the time.  After a while though, it was too much like work and I decided I had had my fill. This was so much easier with so much less stuff. I actually envision more camping in our future. I even had thoughts of taking grand kids some day.  Like maybe one of those Westfalia's isn't such a bad idea.