Dexter goes Camping

Dexter loves the outdoors and enjoyed tenting at 6 weeks old. Our yearly trip to Algonac went well and the company was great. I can definately see the benefits of getting a hotel with children, but then you don't have an adventure.

We just returned from our last camping trip of the year, with the Shinabery Family. We came from all over the Western Hemisphere and converged upon Glouster, Ohio. Four years ago we all got together at a Potowatomee in Angola, Indiana, a state park, and were very excited to find a lodge with many large rooms and plenty to do for the kids. This time however we were all disappointed with the accomadations- when we made reservations we were told the campsites & cabins were close to one another. They were actually a 20 minute drive around the lake. We tried to get closer, but they would not allow us to do so. Although we were very disappointed in this, the grounds themselves were gorgeous and there were many opportunities for everyone to keep busy.

James, brother Andy and nephew Kody decided to ride their bikes, through the mountainous terrain, from the campsite to the cabin. Dad proceeded to take a group of us to the cabins & turned right around to make sure the three riding their bikes were doing alright. He was unable to find them because they decided to take the trails instead of the main roads. After they arrived at the cabin we heard stories of flipping over handle bars, bikes breaking, and walking up the very large hills.

Date Night- James and I were able to play volleyball last night with a group from church. It has been many years since I've played volleyball and there have been many changes with the rules and positions. The others were very accomadating since I was taught to do everything opposite of what they were used to. The first hour was pretty intense (I was playing with the group who is more competative). The second hour I decided to play more relaxed since I could hardly walk. You don't realize how out of shape you are until you begin to exercise. My mom watched Dexter for the evening and encouraged us to make a habit of playing (Only because she wants to watch Dexter, even if he does sleep the entire time.).