My house is extremely quiet right now. Although I am enjoying the peace, it's a bit lonely. Rod had been wanting to plan a backyard camping for the kids all summer. As the summer comes to a close he decided this was the weekend. He surprised the kids with the news when he got the tent out after dinner this evening. They were so excited! You would think that they wouldn't be so excited about camping since we have done it a lot this summer, but the tent hasn't been part of the camping experience in a long time. There's something very exciting about a tent even if it is in the backyard!
I do feel a little bit guilty for staying in the house, but Rod gets his quality time with the kids and I get to enjoy a good nights sleep in my own bed! The kids were literally jumping off the tent walls all evening long! The were so excited to go to bed that they couldn't stand it. I am not sure how they will ever calm down enough to sleep, but when I came in Rod was reading a couple of books by flashlight. Hopefully sleep will come soon and it won't get too cold tonight. If it does, it's just a short walk to the house!
Setting up the tent.
Checking this tent out!
Lots of blankets and pillows to carry out!
Getting settled for bed.
So excited!
Although the original plan included Alissa staying in the house, she wouldn't have any of that!
The kids have a really great Dad! I hope he gets a little bit of sleep tonight.
Caleb in the outfield. He is the one that is not so ready to catch the ball. He spent the majority of field time like this or playing the the dirt!
Up to bat.
He had to hit it off the T, but he has some good swings.
Alissa might be our next softball player! (Leah says no way)
