Camping Mantua June 18-20th, 2010

We went camping in Sardine Canyon near Mantua lake with Tomas and Amie this summer. We had a wonderful time. The first day we took our kids down to the lake. They played in the water on tubes and on the beach while we parents cooked in the hot sun. We should have been smart and also got into the water. We enjoyed watching the kids play. This was the first time Lucy had been swimming. Landon had to coax her into the water. I am not sure she will be retrieving us any ducks from the frozen water in the fall. We also got everyone else to come up the next evening and have dinner with us. Chad came while on a short weekend visit from Boise. Mom came and brought Ahmed who was here from Egypt. Drew and Rae, and Melissa and her kids also joined in for the fun. We had tin foil dinners, played games, got dirty and laughed. The kids found a rope swing near out camp. They loved it and spent many hours playing on it.

Adams turn on the swing

This picture shows each one of these girls attitudes so well. Anna is a little shy and happy. Megan just loves the camera and always strikes a pose, and Lena is throwing us the peace sign.

Rachel, Amie and Tom enjoying their yummy tin foil dinner

Meg on the swing

The posies were out in full bloom up there! It was very pretty!

Brent cookin' up some grub

Rob on swing

Carson got going like super man

Tank taking a rest from Trevon. Trev loves tank, but he wants to carry him all the time. I mean ALL the time. He does not put him down even to eat.

Its sizzlin' must be done!

Uncle Chad even took a turn, He hit the ground a time or two!! :)

Melissa and Rae visiting around the cooking fire

Go Tanner... Go Tanner!

Anna was a little cautious!

Meg and Trevon are good friends.

Taking the tubes out and teasing each other.

Lucy trying to swim. I am not sure she likes this!