Clayton Hills

Took another trip this weekend - this time to Clayton Hills (formerly known as J-Wood). It was so neat being there again as this was the campground my family ALWAYS went to when I was a kid. I can't believe how much it's changed though. They took out the swimming pool (a long time ago due to insurance reasons) and have made a lot more permanent spots. The area that we always camped in is now all permanent. In a way it's too bad because it really takes away from the weekend people but I can see in the long run where the campground is coming from - the money is guaranteed from the permanents.

But back to the trip! We all went in one vehicle this time and Emily brought a friend. We got to the campground around 6:30 and were all setup by 7 or so. We made chicken fajitas for supper (again - so yummy and so easy!) then Toby started a fire. I ran to Wal-Mart and got the rest of the groceries we needed for the weekend. Came back, cleaned up and went to bed!

Saturday, Toby and his Grandpa went fishing. The kid's and I just hung out at the campground. The girls spent a lot of time walking around and Hunter did a lot of bike riding and exploring! We had hot dogs and brats on the grill for lunch. I don't know why, but those ALWAYS taste sooo much better when they are cooked and eaten outside! When Toby got back from fishing, he ran Vanessa home. We had a "community supper" meaning us and three other campers ate together. We did chicken breasts on the grill, hashbrowns, corn and rolls. It was all so good!

Cooper provided us with a repair opportunity. He was in the camper and decided the best way to get out was through the side! We wound up tearing a zipper open. The zipper went back together with no problem but the bottom that slides into the pull fell off. We sewed it together with some upholstery thread. (Thank God for repair kits!)

Got a surprise thunderstorm in the middle of the night! Woke up to thunder and lightening! Thankfully, it didn't last all that long. We did learn that our camper has NO leaks! Yay!

Sunday morning, Toby and I made a quick trip to the river for some fishing. We caught 30 Blue Gill and came back home. The kids had been snacking while we were gone so they didn't want any lunch. We started the process of packing up and before long we were ready to head home.

Another fun weekend camping!