Weekend Campout

Had a great camping weekend with four other couples (there was a fifth couple, but they had to back out at the last minute). We went to a state park and got some adjacent campsites that were close to the bathhouse and playground (for the kids). We were close to a nice big lake too, so we got to go swiming and boating too (as one couple brought their boat) which was nice as it was in the low 90's all weekend. We stayed two nights as at this park, you couldn't reserve just one night if it was over the weekend, but it kind of worked out better as we weren't as rushed. We all had a great time and some great fellowship around the campfire at night. The only problem we had was with a family that was across from us. Early Saturday morning (between 2-3 am), we heard the mother yelling and cussing (and even spanking) at one of her kids. This tirade went on for about an hour. We talked to a park ranger the next day and they went and talked to the family. On Sunday while they were tearing down their site, they were all over the kids again... It was really bad as the kids were just about as bad as the parents. I was really glad when they finally left. Other than that, we had a great time... although due to the heat, if you did much, you started sweating... but then that's where the lake came in handy! :-)

Also, today is my Dad's 67th birthday... Happy Birthday, Dad! My mom and dad just left London about 12 hours before the bombings over there. I'm glad they made it out safely and before all that junk happened.

Blessings!