So explain how we lived in one of the most beautiful scenic places in the world for over 8 years and never managed to make it camping once while we were there and have already been twice since moving here to the South? Regardless of how senseless it seems camping with the Cub Scouts was a fun adventure for us!
Twenty five cub scouts (7 of them Bear Cubs) and their families spent an evening under the stars at our Fall Family Overnighter. The weather seemed perfect for the evening with the clear starry skies and no sign of rain in the distance. Someone said that it got down to 49 degrees the morning we all awoke. The night before as we were roasting popcorn over the open fire Kenny was excited that he could see his breath in the cool night air. Leaving Utah for the warm southern climate, we thought we'd never have that chance again. So despite the bumpy ground we slept on or the cold wet tent we took cover in, camping seems to be one of those things we've come to enjoy since moving here. Who would've guessed it?
During our morning nature hike on our Cub Scout Family Overnighter we came across this quiet little lake. We couldn't resist another couple of pictures.
Jessica picked a few wildflowers. Kenny found a walking stick. And Lisa wished she had her iPod. Oh how nature brings out the best in all of us!
So explain how we lived in one of the most beautiful scenic places in the world for over 8 years and never managed to make it camping once while we were there and have already been twice since moving here to the South? Regardless of how senseless it seems camping with the Cub Scouts was a fun adventure for us!
Twenty five cub scouts (7 of them Bear Cubs) and their families spent an evening under the stars at our Fall Family Overnighter. The weather seemed perfect for the evening with the clear starry skies and no sign of rain in the distance. Someone said that it got down to 49 degrees the morning we all awoke. The night before as we were roasting popcorn over the open fire Kenny was excited that he could see his breath in the cool night air. Leaving Utah for the warm southern climate, we thought we'd never have that chance again. So despite the bumpy ground we slept on or the cold wet tent we took cover in, camping seems to be one of those things we've come to enjoy since moving here. Who would've guessed it?
For Jessica's first class field trip we spent the day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Jessica got up close and personal with everything from a starfish to a large slimety octopus! My favorite was the live Skate that Jessica got to hold while it tried to wiggle loose. 
Before we boarded the buses back to the school we got to comb to the seashore for seashells. Jessica ended up with quite a few and to our surprise found some of them moving around in her bag when we got on the bus! Hermit crabs decided to catch a ride with us back home! Now they live in our fish tank out on the back porch. What a great way to spend the day together!
