Camping Trip with the Boys

We made a goal to take the boys camping before school started. Grandma and Grandpa Hess watched Riley and we were off! We went up Payson Canyon to Payson Lakes. And, as we were about to pack up the car and head out, there was a major thunderstorm.We decided to go anyways and hope it wasn't raining up the canyon. It was. So, we drove around and waited for an hour or so for the rain to stop. It finally did and we were able to set up camp.

Waiting in the car for the rain to stop

While we were setting up, a moose camp down from the mountain and walked into our camp. It was so crazy!

 After the rain stopped and we got camp set up, it turned out to be a beautiful evening and we headed to to lake for some fishing and exploring. The fish sure were biting! I even caught one! I couldn't get over how pretty it was up there. I can't believe this is just 20 minutes or so from our house!

One of his 9 or so fish!

Corey loves fishing with Daddy!

Exploring!

It has been years since I have caught a fish!

So beautiful!

  That night, we made a fire and grilled hotdogs and hamburgers then toasted marshmellows.

It was a little chilly and uncomfortable in the tent, but we made it through without having to drive home in the middle of the night (like last year!). The boys loved sleeping in the tent!

The next morning, Nathan went fishing to another lake and the boys and I went exploring. We hiked around and I let them take pictures with my camera of things they liked.

Sometimes you have to go....

Taken by Tate :)

Taken by Corey :)

Taken by Corey- he may have a future as a photog! 

Our campsite- Tate said he liked this post and wanted a picture with it.

Nathan brought this fish back and Corey was too excited to play with it!

   We then went to a different lake to try out our new boat and do some more fishing.

 It was a great trip with no major crises! We actually wished it would have lasted longer than just one night! Can't wait to do it again next year!