Aug. 25, 2007 - Our first camping trip for the new school year
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Last weekend we went camping at Mineral Wells State Park.

We began our family camping trips last September with my best girlfriend and her family.  Since then we have scheduled several more camping trips- most of which we have had to cancel for numerous reasons.  In May our family went to Lake Arrowhead State Park and had a blast even though it rained all weekend. 

For this school year I planned out our basic syear school calendar with all of our field trip days, camping days, Geocaching fun!s and family time at home days scheduled.  I presented the calendar to my sweet husband who made a few changes and now we have an official school year calendar with lots of fun things planned through out the school year.

So...

back to the camping story...

It wasnt' long after scheduling the camping trip that a hurricane decided to head towards Texas and while our camping trip was no where near the coast, it still meant we were once again doomed for rain.  When we got to the park the sun was still coming in and out so we were able to set up with no rain.  Dinner time came and it started sprinkling.  I decided to stick to the camping menu and get started.  I finished dinner just in time for the downpour so we ran to the tent with our food.  I probably haven't mentioned yet that for some strange reason our tent leaks like a siv.  I think after our tent got soaked yet again, we have finally figured out the problem.  We will know for sure during our next camping trip because I am sure it will rain then too. 

After Friday night's downpour we stayed dry for the rest of the weekend.  We enjoyed driving around Mineral Wells, taking time to visit a water bottler.  Mineral Wells has a very iMineral Wells Historyand I wish we had had more time to explore.  We had a wonderful afternoon of swimming and ended the night with a  campfire and s'mores.  YUM-O!!!

We actually managed to break down camp in timely manner- after a camp breakfast gone bad.  We endured the normal car sickness on the way home and relaxed Sunday evening with some Bar-b-q take-out.  Our next camping trip will be in September.  Not 100% sure where we are going yet, but I know the weekend will be full of more adventure and family bonding.

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Aug. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by quietcajun

Sounds like fun.

I was sad that my husband couldn't come along on our last camping trip. I really missed him.

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Aug. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

I have never been to that park... I grew up in Fort Worth but let's just say that my parents were not outdoor enthusiasts.

We go camping with some of our friends twice a year for a week each time. It is great fun! There are usually 25 kids and about 4 of us mommy's. But we all get along well, homeschool, go to the same church, and have some teenage muscle thrown in to carry heavy things (like two toddlers, a load of firewood or a big thing of water). If it weren't for the skeeters, it would be perfect!

Our next trip should be sometime in October. I just hope it cools down by then!

Glad you survived all the rain... and got your grub cooked before the downpour. Now that is a blessing!

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