Snow and Sun

Somehow Snow and Sun sounds backwards but this is the order of weather we experienced in MAY.

May 1st marks Randy ad Jenn's annual camping trip and this year I had decided not to travel to Phoenix for my annual get away, so camping I would go. For 3 days before the trip I was sure it would be cancelled as it was snowing, raining cats and dogs and darn right miserable. So common sense would say staying home in the warmth of a house was the right thing to do. But oh NO. Even though it was cold the sun started to shine and we were heading out east of Mountainaire lodge to our favorite campsite.

As we made the trek, we started to worry that camping might not happen. The fields were covered with deep snow, but we continued along. Miraculously as we approached the turn, the snow disappeared and we were able to make it down to the river with no problem. It was meant to be. Jen and I built huge fire. Randy put up a tarp to blow the wind and we settled in for the weekend. YES we wore our snow gear and stayed near the fire but fun we had.
Autumn shared the adventures of her recent trip to France and Skylar kicked my butt in several games of Chess. The kid is too smart for a 9 year old.( Just kidding, how could anyone be to smart).

But is was cold so even though the kids slept in their tent Friday night, Saturday night saw us all sleeping in the vehicle.

Cold it was but what better way to spend time with family.... NO TV, NO Cellphones, just good old conversation!!