We had the chance to take an extra-long weekend for the 4th of July this year and go on a little camping trip. We spent Friday night at Catherine Creek State Park and had a great time.
It was really hot when we got to the campground, and Sarah couldn't wait to get in her swimsuit and go the creek.
The creek was pretty cold, but we are convinced that Sarah has no nerve endings in her feet. She doesn't care in the least what temperature her water is.
Throwing rocks and mud in the water.
Sarah was very excited that we got to walk over a bridge.
During dinner, we started hearing a strange, metallic noise. We looked up to see a woodpecker banging on this stop sign. He kept at it for a long time. I'm not sure what kind of bugs he was expecting to find in the metal sign.
We made some yummy dutch oven food for dinner, and my parents came up to join us. Sarah went right to sleep in the tent at bed time. She has always loved camping. After she went to bed, Kelson and I had a relaxing evening playing cards and watching a meteor shower. We couldn't have asked for a more pleasant night of camping.
We all slept in the next morning and then started another fun day.
Sarah spent most of her down time on this trip convincing people to read this stack of books to her, which was mostly composed of Little Critter books. It makes me happy that reading is one of her favorite things.
After breakfast, we set off on a little hike. Sarah was pretty happy with the hiking backpack we picked up at a yard sale.
Such a beautiful view! I love my Eastern Oregon home!
Happy hiking family
Sarah thought the tent was a great playhouse and was not happy when it was time to take it down.
My parents and Katy came up to Catherine Creek that afternoon, and we all had a picnic lunch and some more creek time. After lunch, we grabbed ice cream in Union on our way back to spend the rest of our holiday weekend in Baker.
We did our fireworks a night early because most of us had to go home before dark on Monday. Sarah thought the fireworks were terrifying at first, but then she decided they were "pretty lights" and wanted more. It looks like Kelson is holding a lit firework, but I think it was actually the candle we were using to light them.
Helping Grandma open the fireworks
We started off our Fourth of July with the Haines parade. It was a perfect day for a parade, and Sarah was thrilled with the horses and fire trucks.
That afternoon, we had a bunch of family over for a barbecue and (of course) homemade ice cream. Sarah has learned that Grandma's house + Summer = ice cream. It is a wonderful thing.
Sarah and I were even sporting matching patriotic outfits this year. Cute, huh?
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