Camping out!

About two weeks ago our friends in MO called us and said that their ward was having a father/son campout and wanted to know if we would like to join in the fun!  Of course, as is usually the case, we didn't need too much coercion to make the trip (we're pretty much always looking for an opportunity to get out of Ottumwa for a couple of days, hint hint you guys.)  The two dads took the older boys while Jess and I stayed home with the babies.  Jake and the twins were in absolute heaven!  Jake has been wanting to camp out for basically his whole life, but we haven't been adventurous enough to take the whole family yet, so this was his big chance.  It was all he could talk about for days.

Joseph said that Jake was even excited to go to sleep!  Around 9:00 they were all sitting around the campfire and Jake asked if they could go in their tent so he could get in his sleeping bag.  I don't think he's ever once asked if we would put him to bed at home.  Maybe this whole camping this isn't such a bad idea...  

Jake in front of the tent

 Can you tell he's excited to get in there and get in his sleeping bag?

The boys in camping heaven

Of course, Jess and I enjoyed a wonderful night of our own!  No pics since the boys had the camera, but it included shopping, manicures, ice cream, and girl talk until the wee hours of the morning.  :)  Love these guys!!