Backyard Camp-out

On Friday the 13th we camped out in our backyard with the boys.  Brian set up a tent and we barbecued brats.  The boys were so excited to sleep outside! 

We could hardly get the boys to eat any of their dinner because they were in such a hurry to eat s'mores

Micah roasting his own marshmallow over the camp fire

Yum!

Aspen was perfectly happy sitting on her blanket all evening.  I guess she just loves the outdoors!

She really wanted to touch that fire.  She kept reaching for the lantern.

Aspen was so tired...I tried to get her to go to bed because
it was obvious she needed to sleep, but she got so mad
when I tried to put her in her crib.  She just wanted to play
outside with the rest of us.  I know, I am such a pushover.

Seriously, how can you say no to a face like that?

"Come on Mom, lets get in the tent!"

Mason having fun with the flashlight.  When I showed him
what to do he kept telling me not to do that with my face. 
I think he was a little scared.

shadow puppets

Unfortunately, Micah also came down with pink eye the same day we had our camp-out.  So he was pretty annoyed with his eyes and the constant drainage.  Brian had to get up early the next morning to go to work, so he ended up bringing the boys back inside at about 5:30am.  I slept inside with Aspen.  The boys had a fun time...and I am happy to report that so far no one else has come down with pink eye.