camping...

So we went hiking,walking, rock throwing and sat out by the fire. We did get to see raccoons, armadillos (baby ones also) and snakes! Friday afternoon we were by the water throwing rocks then later after we left a mom came over to us and said be careful we just watched a copperhead go in a hole. WHAT!!??!! I didn't go back after that.

On Saturday we went hiking and had fun, I think no matter what we do we always have fun. On the way out of our trail we heard some people talking about a snake so we had to ask about it. That is when they told us it was a chicken snake. I really don't care what kind of snake it is I am not sticking around.


YUCK!

While we were is Jasper we went to see Grandma and Grandpa "EGG" (Tell you later about the name) I love visiting with Terry's mom and Step dad. They are so sweet and loving. The moment I walked into their house I was reminded of being a small child going to see my great grandma. Grandma's just have a smell you don't forget. They love you in a different way and look at you in a different way. They wanted to make us a big meal and I suggested something easy like sandwiches. Everyone kind of looked at me like I was nuts giving up a home cooked meal but I wanted to get to see them and spend time together. Figured it would be easier on everyone right? We all made our lunch and sat down and I SWEAR when you have a sandwich any were else but home they are so much better.

Grandmas are just so special. I look at this picture and get so teary. The love they share is just unbreakable. I miss my grandma and wish each one of our children could have spent summer days with her.

We went back to our campsite around 5 ish to eat dinner with Meagan and Jacob and after that I was so WORN OUT. I forgot to mention when we went to visit grandma it started raining and a cold front came in. We did know that was going to happen so we prepared for it. What I didn't prepare for was SNOW on Sunday morning. It was not alot but the fact it was snowing was crazy! Sunday morning we all packed up and headed home. Everyone from back home kept texting us that it was SO very windy and to be careful. Well I never expected it to be so windy that we were all over the road. Don't worry we were not the only ones. It was a very stressful trip home. Nick sang Jingle Bells over and over while Ashlynn yelled "STOP IT NICK" over and over. Lauren and I kept laughing at everything and Natalie took a small nap but I think it was because we were all annoying her. Every time I looked over at Terry his knuckles were tight on the steering wheel and white!
A picture on the way back...