For some reason I got a camping bug. I
really wanted to go camping this summer. We found out it's not really something you can plan last minute here. We were lucky and did get a first come spot that had just barely opened up. Byron's comment was "This isn't camping, you can see other people." Yes, there really is no personal space in California. The kids loved it though and wanted to roast hot dogs the minute we got there ; 9 am. We played in the lake, roasted hot dogs, collected rocks, got dirty, and ended up going to a car show in the little town that we drove through. The sleeping was not great. We put the tent on a bit of an incline because it was the only spot that was a little further away from other people. We left earlier then planned but the kids had a great time. I don't think I'll let that bug bite me again until we are potty trained and have our own washer and dryer.
Kallie's first Day of 2nd grade. It was not exactly as I wanted it to be. We were a little rushed and I stepped in dog poo while taking the picture, but didn't realize it until I had tracked it into the house. (Thanks responsible dog owners.) We did get to school on time though. It was a little tough seeing Kallie in class with big 3rd graders. She is in a 2-3 split class. She's such a big girl; wanting to do everything her own way. A funny note...I try to be particular about the way my kids look. It's a reflection of me isn't it? Well, Kallie has been wanting to do her own hair. I'm all for independence when it looks ok:) Ok, that's not very nice but sometimes it looks... Anyway, I do her hair in the morning, but she has started redoing it at school. So she'll come home with her pony tails in a different place or a crease in her hair where she put a half pony tail in, then took it out on the way from school. I guess that's better then sneaking inappropriate clothes to change into.
