Camping in the Oven! 4th of July

We decided to go and spend the 4th of July with Jon's Mom and Dad in St. George. We camped at Zion's National Park for 2 nights. It was very fun, but very hot.

Aidan and Mikell have been really cute together. They can play for hours. It's fun listening to their little make believe games. They talk in these funny, high pitched voices. They definately have their squabbles, but for the most part, they have fun playing together. I am glad they are so close.

Jon is our master packer. He can always get everything to fit. I am not allowed to put anything in the van. This is man's work. Speaking of my man, I have to say he was my hero. I woke up itching like crazy from a bad sunburn and couldn't sleep, and Jon walked around the campground with me for an hour or so to help me keep my mind off the misery! He is my best friend.

Playing in the stream next to our camp site. Jon and Aidan found a frog.

Cuddle buggers

Grandma Jane named Mikell the queen of marshmellows, but actually, she is the queen of dirt. She just plops herself down on the ground and puts dirt all over herself. She was a filthy mess and I couldn't care less!

Mr. Clean. I asked Aidan to mop out the tent. He did a great job and as you can see, he is proud of his accomplishment.

The Reed men securing our shelter. They also make fire.

Mikell's nasty little habit. She is our little sucker. She has sucked her 2 fingers since she was about 6 months old. This kid was all over the tent. Forget a pad to sleep on. She will end up on the other side of the tent on the floor.

Camping was great. We got caught in a rather crazy thunder storm in the middle of cooking our foil dinners. Jon, Dad, and I had to stand over the fire with ponchos and an umbrella so our coals wouldn't go out! Zion's was awesome but next time we go, it will be in the fall or spring!!!