Rio Frio Camping Trip 2014

We had an amazing time kicking off Spring Break by camping with some of the members of our self-dubbed village!  

We loaded up and headed to the Rio Frio area and stayed in Criders Cabins (#15).  While the weather was a little cool for my taste, it did not stop anyone from having fun!  

 It was a short "hike" to a "waterfall" that the kids loved.

 We were literally a stone's throw from the river...and throw stones they did!  A never ending competition on who could find the biggest stone or throw the furthest stone ensued.

Andrea created a nature scavenger hunt and the kids had to find beloved treasures. It was a race to the finish, resulting in a tie.

More hiking....

 Someone mentioned sighting of another waterfall, this required more treacherous terrain; resulting in more shenanigans than should be allowed!

Alas, no additional waterfall was sighted.

The kids decorated rocks. 

Then we went to find the largest tree in Texas.  It was incredible.  However, if you ask my kids, the most amazing part of the entire trip was the journey we took to find this tree where they were allowed to ride in the back of the pickup truck.  My, my how childhood has changed!

Meanwhile back at the cabin, evening activities began.  The kids helped set up glow bowling....

 There was the infamous play that never was....

 And stories and s'mores around the campfire!

Everyone giggled until well into the night...and rose early the next day for more of the same adventures.

It was a fabulous trip with new memories to cherish.

Until we meet again, Rio Frio....until we meet again!

A board-breaking, clown car, Jumping World, sleep-over kind of day! Whew...

We had an action-packed Saturday.  It began with a board-breaking bash at Nate's karate school.  They allowed kids to bring a buddy so Marissa was able to put on a Gi (the karate shirt/uniform) and get in on some action.  She was probably the youngest kid there and was more concerned about giggling, waving, and smiling at Mommy and/or the crowd (who totally fell in love with her) than she was about listening for instruction.  She was pretty stinking adorable, if I do say so myself!

 


Then we happened upon McDonald's red shoe car.  The kids were pretty sure we needed a new car after seeing this!  Marissa had an awful bloody nose in a bounce house...but still wanted to go back (after getting as clean as possible) and pose by the car one more time before heading home.

Then around 3:00 Nate's best buddy came for a sleepover.  After long lightsabering duels we headed to the park.

Then after dinner we hit up Jumping World a new indoor trampoline park that just opened up near our house.  We LOVED it!  The kids ran, jumped, and laughed for a solid hour.

One busy but fun Saturday!