Camping Adventure #2...4th of July

Over the 4th of July weekend we headed off to Gore, Oklahoma for our second camping adventure of the year. This camping is different because we stayed in Granny Ida and Grandpa Leroy's 5th wheel camper instead of a tent. When we arrived the boys were greeted with lots of cousins; some cousins were in from Minnesota, which was a big treat.

The boys with Sarah. Sarah and Caden are only one month apart.

Brittany and Kathleen

We were also welcomed on Saturday, our first full day, with rain...lots of rain...all day long! However, that didn't stop the fun.

Grandma Wiley with her babies.

It was an eye opening day. I swear the boys acted like some teenagers. No hugs, no talking to mom, not really acknowledging I was there...sniff, sniff. However, the main acknowledgement I received was some attitude when they happened to see the camera.

I got this from Caden...

and this. *sigh*

Cameron's new face for...no more pictures,
while playing frisbee in the rain.

Sunday, the 4th of July was met with lots of sunshine. Michael and I got up and went for our walk/run. When we came back, we took all the kids to the Illinois river to swim and play.

Caden starting the water fights with his older brother...

and his cousin Carter.

There were plenty of paybacks too.

Later in the day there was fishing and boat rides...

Finally, the boys decided to come around for a few 4th of July photos.

Here they are sporting their flag shirts I made for them.
The inspiration came from A Holiday Haven.

One of my favorite shots of the day came from Caden trying to hide from the camera.

That evening more family came to the campsite to enjoy a spread of food. It was really good. Around 6:00 we decided to head out to end the 4th with fireworks at the crosses.

I hope you had a wonderful 4th with your friends and family. I'm so thankful for our freedom.

God bless the USA!