Our first trip with Jude was such a success we dared venture out into the wild once more for a week of outdoor living. Well, we were car camping so I wouldn't exactly call it wild but you get the idea. This time we headed north to Grundy Provincial Park. After a hot and steamy summer that made me nearly pass out just walking to the mailbox this past week of camping was cold and wet. However, we still had lots of fun and Jude loved it!
Jack and Audrey joined us for a few days - Jude loved having his grandparents there to lavish their attention on him. We quite enjoyed their company as well, in addition to their offers to babysit Jude so we could sleep in a little in the morning and go for a canoe! Thanks you two!
We got a little beach time in, but mostly it was too cold for that. We hiked the swan lake trail, which got rid of the case of the grumpies that Jude had developed. Thankfully we encountered zero swans on the trail (not like they enjoy hiking anyways), but we did see a turtle in the sun and a great blue heron.
The Biermans happened to be camping there at the same time so it was fun to share the beach, the rain storms, cliff jumping, and a campfire with them. Jude was very entertained by Vince and Alana's antics (I think they will have a little Jude shadow once he can walk).
We had a storm on Thursday morning. Kurt and I sipped hot chocolate and played cards while Jude snoozed in the tent. I thought, okay, we can handle camping in the rain with a baby. Then our last night we were hit with a HUGE storm. It was pelting us and surrounding us with thunder and lightening all night. Jude slept through it all and woke once it stopped for a bottle - what a kid! We had to pack up the next morning in the rain (well Kurt did, I took care of the things inside the tent and entertained Jude with my amazing sleeping bag stuffing and mat rolling skills).
Jack and Audrey joined us for a few days - Jude loved having his grandparents there to lavish their attention on him. We quite enjoyed their company as well, in addition to their offers to babysit Jude so we could sleep in a little in the morning and go for a canoe! Thanks you two!
We got a little beach time in, but mostly it was too cold for that. We hiked the swan lake trail, which got rid of the case of the grumpies that Jude had developed. Thankfully we encountered zero swans on the trail (not like they enjoy hiking anyways), but we did see a turtle in the sun and a great blue heron.
The Biermans happened to be camping there at the same time so it was fun to share the beach, the rain storms, cliff jumping, and a campfire with them. Jude was very entertained by Vince and Alana's antics (I think they will have a little Jude shadow once he can walk).
We had a storm on Thursday morning. Kurt and I sipped hot chocolate and played cards while Jude snoozed in the tent. I thought, okay, we can handle camping in the rain with a baby. Then our last night we were hit with a HUGE storm. It was pelting us and surrounding us with thunder and lightening all night. Jude slept through it all and woke once it stopped for a bottle - what a kid! We had to pack up the next morning in the rain (well Kurt did, I took care of the things inside the tent and entertained Jude with my amazing sleeping bag stuffing and mat rolling skills).
Now that we have been back for a few days, Jude starts to freak out if we are inside too long. He loves to be outside at all times, my own little outdoorsman - yeah!
Great pictures Nicole! That's awesome that Jude loves the outdoors as much as you guys do. What a cutie!
ReplyDeletefantastic pics! he is soooo cute!! i love the sleeping bag snuggles!!!
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