Our family recently spent a few days in the hills on a hunting/camping trip. The hunters were successful, bringing home two does, and the campers were cold as it snowed off and on for the whole duration of the trip. Vacations like this always offer the possibility of fun food (Smores and Ding dongs anyone?), ridiculously messy RV's (don't ask how many times we swept the mud out), priceless memories (my sister shot the deer through the eye; 'nuff said), and of course, quotables!

Quotables are those wonderful phrases that occur when we are operating on caffeine and sugar.  They are the things that come out of our mouths unexpectedly, causing us all to stop then burst into laughing fits. These phrases make no sense when used out of context or when recounted to anyone not present when they were spoken. Each has a great story behind them, but they would only sound weirder (yes I know it isn't a word, I like it any way) if I tried to explain.  I decided to write these down as they occurred this time, since we always forget them eventually.  So here are the especially enjoyable ones!

"Don't drop chocolate on my head unless my mouth is open."

"Oh, don't bother to look it up, just tell me!"

"It sounded different the second time."

"Help me read the signs."

"The next time we see anything civilized, let's potty."

"What are you writing?!?!"

"I meant to check the speed limit 'cause it is a good idea to take advice."

"Only if I drool!"

"Crudnation it all!"

"It went all the way to the boing."

"Look at all the smoke to the left! Never mind, I just fogged up my window."

"Can you hand me my fanny? No! I meant my backpack! the one I wear around my waist!"

It was very pleasant to get away from everything for some time with family. With the economic mess effecting Daddy's job and my schedule filled to overflowing, I was desperately looking forward to some time to be with family without having the distraction of internet and places to go.  We had a great time and our freezer is now full!