Many Firsts While Camping

Undoubtedly, this is a camping trip that will go down in the books. Each day was packed with many fun and adventurous experiences. 

After two days of packing the camper (you kids need a lot of extra "stuff"), we pulled out of our driveway and almost 8 hours later we finally arrived at Ridewau State Park. The drive down had some awesome moments and some other moments filled with tears. This was a long drive for both Rea and Cooper. This was the first long drive yet. Here in another couple of weeks we will be taking a much longer drive, this shall be interesting. 

We met Grammy and Papa at the campground, they were thrilled to see the babes because they've been out of town for the past two weeks. More importantly, our little darlings were even more thrilled to see the wonderful Grammy and fun Papa. Together, we spent our days fishing at the upper and lower ponds. Cooper entered into his very first fishing derby where he won a certificate for the youngest boy who caught the most fish.

He caught two and both were about 10" long. Cooper was so proud of his certificate. As his mom, I was even more proud. That day, Mr. Cooper was know. As Superman. Everyone wanted to be the person to measure the fish he caught.

Not only did we fish but we also played at the kiddie playground at the campground, drove into Telluride to eat lunch and ride the gondola, and drove into Ouray where we took a magnificent hike to see some beautiful waterfalls. Cooper always talks about climbing a mountain and today he truly did, even if some of it was on Dad's shoulders. I carried Miss Rea in her luxurious hiking backpack.

She certainly had a ball. In Ouray, we also fed the turtles and fish, ate lunch and played at the park, and then headed to the old fashioned candy store. After leaving, Cooper said the candy store was definitely the favorite part of his day. My favorite part of the trip was how each day, Rea grew in her ability to walk each and everyday. I also loved watching Cooper reel in his fish saying, "It's coming, it's coming," with pure joy and excitement in his voice.  

This trip was filled with any first, Cooper's first time reeling in a fish, catching a fish, and even earning a certificate in his very first fishing derby. Little precious Rea rwLly picked up walking, and her ability to throw a tantrum. This was a thrilling trip. I love spending time with my adorable fun-loving family. 

Oh yes, I can't forget to mention that on our way home, Cooper had his very first Starbucks drink, a mini-vanilla bean cream. He downed it like he was drinking a milkshake. This kid certainly has a sweet tooth like his daddy.