Will They Remember These Times?

Roger and I are going to try and make a tradition of taking the grand kids camping one time without their parents. I figure it gives them a break to have time to themselves and with each other. The grand kids love it and so do we. We took the oldest 4 since the others are still too small. But we look forward to the day that we can take them all. Hopefully, we'll have a bigger trailer by then. One morning as Roger and I were still laying in bed he asked me if I thought the kids would remember these times and I had to tell him I doubt it. I'm sure Brayden will since he's 8 but the others are still so young. It makes me sad but at least we have these pictures and blogs to prove how much fun we had together. We camped at Payson Lakes and while we were there we fished, hiked, roasted marshmallows, rode bikes, spotted deer (Makinley spotted a 2 point buck) we swam in the lake too. I"m so thankful that our grand kids love doing this with us. I told them I hoped they never grew up because I was afraid they wouldn't want to do this with us and Brayden said "no way, I love camping!" That made me so happy. We had a wonderful time and I can't wait to go again!

I called them Nerds!! lol...They were up on the table performing for us. And of course Brayden and Dax have to goof off. That's why I love these kids so much!!

Brayden is our oldest grandchild and the oldest cousin. He is such a big help now when we do things together. He loves helping the other kids and carrying Gentry around. He loves playing games with them.

Makinley was making sure she had double floaties on. Even though she didn't get in the water too much she was going to be prepared. She's such a cutie!!

This was our early morning snuggle buggle time with Granny who is hiding by the way. Early morning pictures are not good for me. Each one as they woke up would come and climb in bed and we'd laugh and snuggle tight.

We loved just hanging out at the trailer camp spot and talking. We told stories and laughed and laughed. Papa loves that his grand kids love to camp and to spend time with us.

Grandpa is so patient and kind as he helps the kids with their fishing poles. We had like 5 poles in the water and only a couple of tangles. We got skunked though! No one on the lake was catching fish so I guess we shouldn't feel too bad. I wonder when the last time was that they stocked the lake???

This is the hide out the kids made in the trailer. They had their barbies and stuffed animals. They had blankets and pillows all over. It was fun to watch how creative they were and to listen to their conversations. Oh the joy of being a little child.

My cute toothless Brayden sitting with Granny at Payson Lakes.

Papa was so cute to go out with the kids in the cold water. I wish it would have been warmer because they would have had a lot more fun but the wind was blowing a bit to make it chilly.

It's treat time! They loved the otter pops, candy bars and fruit snacks.

Rog and I are the papa and granny to these 4 cute grand kids. I'm very blessed to have this handsome husband that loves to camp and take me with him.

Gentry was the toe dipper in the lake. She didn't dare get in. I think mostly because it was so cold. She's such a cutie pie!

Daxton is our fire bug. That's where you could always find him was right next to the fire pit.