09 September 2009

Camping - by the numbers

Our Labor Day Camping Trip: By the Numbers ...

1 - How many of us came home with sunburns.



2- The number of naps I took. (Yay, naps!)

3 - Times my 2-year-old walked right into the lake with his shoes and socks on.


4 - How many books I read during the trip. (Yay, books!)

5 - How many deer we saw.



6 - How many "improved" Deer Crossing Signs we saw.



7 - The number of "hikes" we took around the lake and streams.



8 - The average number of seconds a 4-year-old can stand to watch a fishing line without reeling it in and recasting it. Again.

9 - The number of times I had to untangle a child's fishing line.

0 - How many fish were caught.

Yeah, we had a blast. :)

24 comments:

  1. And of course, you're the one with the sunburn. Go, MOM!

    Looks like you had a blast, even if sans fish . . .

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  2. Now THAT sounds like a good time! And even with no fish, there are worse ways to spend your time.

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  3. Sounds like you guys enjoyed yourself, but you forgot one number: how many times did mom get "the shakes" from missing internet?

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  4. Sounds like fun -- what great pics! Your boys are so cute.

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  5. I loved the casting and recasting, and the improved deer signs....classic!

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  6. I took my daughter fishing/camping this weekend too. She loved it.

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  7. Nice deer photo! Sounds like a great time all around, aside from the sunburn. Glad you had a good trip.

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  8. Yay for books and naps.

    I can't wait until my little man is old enough to take camping. Sounds like a blast.

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  9. Were you able to count the number of smiles? (Boy, does that sound cheesy)

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  10. Cheek: To tell the truth, I'm happier when I *don't* have to clean and cook fish. But, shhhhh, don't tel my husband that. ;)

    T: It was a great time. So nice to just get away for a while.

    SFD: I did pretty good, actually. I did whimper and twitch a bit when we drove past a coffee shop in Mammoth with a big "Free Wi-Fi" sign in the window. But I got over it a mile or two down the road.

    Brutalism: Thank you! :)

    Chief: Aren't those deer signs a hoot? Someone "fixed" at least a half-dozen along 395 to make sure everyone knows that it's not just deer crossing territory, it's well-hung deer crossing territory!

    Danielle: Isn't it great? My 4 year old didn't want to come home!

    YEO: Thanks. Even the sunburn didn't spoil things. :)

    K: It's great. Dirty, but great! I can't wait until they are big enough to go backpacking! :)

    Trooper: Cheese is always welcome at Casa Zen. No worries. And yes, there were lots of smiles to go around. :)

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  11. So THAT'S where you were. Missed the sarcasm :)

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  12. Looks like such a fun time! Funny signs!! lol

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  13. What fun!

    I didn't know you had a 2 year old and a 4 year old!

    Me, too. Only the female kind.

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  14. Looks like a great time! I didn't know you were the proud owner of two boys as well. I'll be coming your way for advice!

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  15. Sounds like you had a great time. Welcome back to humanity.

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  16. Looks like an awesome trip!

    Stopping by checking out your mommy blog. I just started one and am looking at other Blogher members sites.

    I enjoyed visiting yours. You have beautiful family.

    JDaniel4smom.blogspot.com

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  17. That was fun. Glad you had a great time even if you didn't have luck with the fish.

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  18. Looks like you all had a great trip!
    Welcome back! :)
    ~Emmy

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  19. Sounds like you had a great time, though at the end of it you could have sarcastically said:

    "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

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  20. Fun! I love when little boys will walk right into water with their shoes on. My son's done that plenty.

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  21. I ALWAYS get the sunburn! Gotta love it!

    We went camping this last weekend and actually hit a deer...oops!

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  22. I love it! How fun! Glad you all had a blast!

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