I had asked my mom and Garry if we could use their pop-up trailor just in case there was some rain, we wouldn't have Carter on the ground and give us a little more protection from the rain and wind if we needed. However, I don't think we really thought it would be bad. We were just looking forward to good stories, good drinks, and good times.
We got there Friday, set up camp and was doing our best to keep the bears away. I don't know why but it really surprised me to read a sign that said be aware of bears. It freaked me out a little bit, and I was even more greatful for Garry and mom bringing me their trailor. Once we were there we started with a vodka cran and just began to enjoy our time.
Friday night there were a few sprinkles and we were in sweatshirts but it was very relaxing and a good time. However, Saturday morning was a whole new ball game.
We woke up Saturday morning and it was sprinkling. We made some breakfast at the camp fire, and just kind of dealt with sprinkling off and on. At about 1:00 there was a down pour, but it past about 30 minutes later. So, back out in the drizzles we played some cards, drank coffee, and continued to pray for sunshine.
Unfortunately, at about 6:30 the rain really began to fall and we were freezing. By 7:00 pm there was sheets of rain falling, and tarps flying. We made a run for the trailor with Carter and our 2 God-daughters, got them out of wet clothes and we all climbed into bed.
It continued to rain for another hour or more just a down pour. Finally it let up, but Dustin and I opted on not going back into the freezing, wet, muddy cold, and just called it a night. It really was such a bummer.
That night was freezing, and it continued to rain all night. By 6:00Sunday morning we were both ready to call it. I called Garry at 7:45, the earliest we dared, and asked them to come and get us. Luckily, they said they were on there way. Approximately two and a half hours later, our camp was cleaned up, trailor loaded, and we were in our warm car, with warm heat, headed back home.
The people we went with were great and we are really bummed we were rained out of our get away. We opted to name the weekend Hurricane Heather, since it was so windy and rainy over Heather's birthday party.
Highlights of the Trip:
-Jaden's stories, (he is 3 and told us he was an adult who drank coffee and grape juice)
-Heather and Nick climbing over an 80 foot tree to the very top...I think they're crazy
-Friday night's camp fire and stories
-Having Carter experience his first camping trip
-Good times with good friends!
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