Company at the Camp

Good Morning
Friday - sunny - a lovely 64 degrees.  I should make a plan for the day.
grocery shopping
exercise
laundry
sew binding on quilt

there. plan made.

now then - how 'bout some more camping pictures?  I didn't realize how many I had until I try to figure out how to share them.  This round is camping company (I just sensed all my company cringing at once)

We'll start with Claire.  Claire was camping two cabins down for one night - and while we have never met, Wendy and Claire became fast friends.  Our families have enough in common with faith, friends and connections that I had no problem with Wendy going to spend the night when Claire left camp for home - and Wendy is excited to have made another friend close to grandma's house.

And then there's my grandma - she came out to visit several times. She likes to watch the action and makes for great company.  Allan really filled her ear with tales when he shared the fire with her.  Hmph.  It seems he told her that when his dad says no, he means no - but when his mom says no, he has no clue what she means.

as if.

The Laakso's came out too - yeah - the ones who live just a couple miles from us here at home.  I don't know what Wendy will ever do if we vacation at different times as she was begging for Elizabeth as soon as we got up north.

These guys showed up with their swimsuits on and towels around their neck.  Apparently it was a few degrees warmer in town. We dug thru Wendy and Brian's suitcases and layered them up a bit for our lake weather.  Then, to keep them busy, I started them on a fort building project with all the cut down wood on the edge of our camp.  They had a ball - until they found all the rabbit poop in their north wing.

They came out with my mom - as they had just enjoyed an overnight there. My mom came out everyday which was a huge help - she had a bit of time off during my stay, so it worked perfect.

This bunch of boys came out several times as well - Allan's cousins plus one.  They enjoyed our ramp for their rip sticks.  (Ripsticks?) 

Speaking of Ripsticks - guess who else tried it?  And who's son needs a few more lessons in panning, but his framing is just about right.  ;)

Those boys came out with this mom - Auntie Sherry - who is Pa's oldest sister and two days older than me.  I think you might have heard me mention that before.....

I returned from my morning walk one day to find Wendy entertaining a passel of Johnsons at our table.  She had made friends with yet another one not pictured here (I went to school with their dad) and loved the novelty of *knowing* people in the campground

This guy wins the prize for my best dressed visitor, and I feel certain that he won't be making any special trips to visit me at the camp in the future.  He didn't even stay for coffee.  ;)

My grandma came again (I think she came four times total) with my Auntie Barb.  They were a huge help as Markie had just fallen asleep, Allan was gone, and I needed more firewood.  Thanks Auntie!

And this is Carl - he came with his mom and siblings, and Aunt Laura and kids on my last night at camp.  The weather had suddenly turned a bit warmer, although Wendy tells me the water was still quite cold.  It was a perfect sunset evening for the beach followed up by smores at the fire.  Mark had just woken up from that nap - and was a horrible bearish creature - so I didn't get many pictures and those I did were one handed.  But I like this one.  We visited Carl out at his farm last spring - but they are just down here temporarily, and have the good fortune to live by that big lake all the time.

While I captured quite a bit of our company - I missed a few as well.  I didn't capture Claire's parents, the rest of Carl's tribe, or Marvin and Cindy as they wandered into my camp by accident late that first night..... but I think I have enough here for a good two page spread in the album.  :)

happy friday!

Comments

[Cheryl]

Wendy looks just like the Grandma! Same nose, same smile... Looks like a fun trip!

[sue Treiber]

Great pictures!
Clare is not related to you? She looks a lot like Elizabeth!

[Cuz Karen]

Beautiful pictures as always.. I was thrilled to see the one of Pa's oldest sister.. I haven't seen a picture of her for years.. and years.. maybe since she was like 5.. I don't think I've seen her at any events. of course I've only managed a very few.. :-(
so great to see all...
family is fun..

[Rita]

Great pictures! I remember loving camping as a kid, but now as an adult I realize just how muc work it is, lol!

[Allison W]

It looks like it was so much fun! What great company.:)

[Brita]

Great graduation shot. And I wish I could've made it out there. Next time.

[tania]

*gasp* WOWEEE. wendy & grandma. TWINS many years apart. for sure. i love being able to see such a strong family resemblance like that. i see a lot of my husband's granny (who passed away many years ago) in his 1 year old niece and it makes me smile every time.

[kaitlin]

haha! i love coming on your blog and seeing pictures of random friends of mine :]

[Danielle (vtpuggirl)]

You did a great job getting the photos! You should have enough for lots of layouts there!

[Laura K.]

Hey, there's my Brian! :) Of course i think he looks so nice, and when i showed him, he was critical of his smile etc. Now that he knows you have a camera, he won't be rushing back for coffee anytime soon! I was happy to see he made it into your company post. :)

[Jill Sprott]

OH my gosh, that last photo is terrific! Wow.

[Kelly R]

You're pictures are amazing...especially the last one.
Have a great weekend xxx

[Mindijo]

I'm still laughing at the comment about when you say no vs. when your husband says no. LOL. Kids.

[marne]

love the picture of carl. those year-rounders on the lake go dunking in any weather. it was pretty chilly when you were up here. brrr.