We drove out Friday evening and took the Golden Eagle Ferry (as the Grafton Ferry is not operating). We dropped off our stuff and then joined a few others for dinner at a restaurant on the river (the Fin Inn) with huge aquariums full of fish at each table. The food was only so-so, but the kids were very well behaved as the fish were so entertaining!
Saturday morning we were up early. Very, very early. We all shared a small cabin and basically all slept in one bed made from many twin sized cots pushed together. The minute one little voice piped up with "Is it morning?" the other little head was awake for the day too. We were awake at roughly 5:30ish. We laid low for a while so we didn't wake anyone else before getting up. The kids were eager to explore as it was dark when we arrived.
Here is William checking out an old tree stump
Amelia refuses to be left out!
Saturday morning we were signed up to do some invasive plant removal as a service project to the park. John took on this impressive thorn tree (honey locust tree). It doesn't look very big, but there are so many huge thorns all over it - even the thorns had thorns!
William desperately wanted to help. He was a great helper to many people this day.
William desperately wanted to help. He was a great helper to many people this day.
After an hour of pulling weeds, it was time for apple picking! Amelia fell asleep almost immediately after getting in the car and stayed asleep for a few precious minutes after arriving.
She was charmed by this teeny tiny little leaf!
Yet, she was suspicious of the apples....really both kids enjoyed picking apples. They ran from tree to tree picking apples and calling to each other. It was all John and I could do to keep up with their running.
Here is the best Mama and kids apple picking shot - nice, isn't it?
When we got back, we did some more weed pulling and then William was overjoyed to help build the campfire for later in the evening. He carried sticks and was very proud.
Then he needed a snack. How many cheese balls can YOU fit in your mouth before your mama catches you?
Amelia had her first french braid. Bless our patient babysitter Angi for getting this in her hair! Amelia doesn't like to sit!
Angi, the magnificent babysitter and her daughter hold Amelia
We ate a huge dinner Saturday night and then had campfire treats well into the night. Sunday morning started with a HUGE breakfast before we departed for home. Tired, dirty and happy we arrived home!
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