Sunday, September 13, 2009

Preston's first camping trip



We spent Labor Day weekend up Big Cottonwood Canyon camping with my family. I was a little nervous as I wasn't so sure that Preston would like sleeping in a tent. I REALLY like to get my sleep. Luckily, Preston slept great - I can't say as much for my other nephews. I really wish tents had better sound barriers...

Preston and I went to Swiss Days in Midway on Friday morning with my sisters and parents. We have gone for years but I haven't been since my move back East. It was really fun.


When we got to the camp site Friday afternoon it was time for Preston to run around the campsite a bit. He walks really well but is still trying to figure out hills and bumps. My brother and I sat by the fire pit talking and watching Preston and Weston. Preston was just walking around playing. While we were sitting there he made a slow lean and ended up in the fire pit. Thankfully there was no fire going. Needless to say he was covered in ash. He wasn't too happy when I hosed him down afterwards. In retrospect it was funny, but, I didn't really enjoy it much at the time.


Later that day Preston was walking around and tripped. He ended up scratching and bruising his cheek. I think that they are going to try and get us for abuse before too long.


We did a lot of hiking including up the Donut Falls trail and up to Twin Lakes. We sure are glad we bought our Kelty. It got a lot of use this weekend. It was a lot of fun to hang out with family.