Camping in the backyard

This weekend the kids broke in the new tent (in the backyard).  I've decided I love this kind of camping - the kind of camping where I can sleep in my own bed!  So, John and the kids slept out in the backyard and wrangled the neighbors into doing the same.  Everyone slept great (even me!).  Austin was VERY concerned about me sleeping all by myself inside (in my own bed), but I assured him that it would be okay.

John and Austin will be going on a boys camp out in a few weeks.  They are now set with the new tent, as well as a bow and arrow, and a fishing pole.  Ellie and I will probably go shopping while they are gone!

Here are some pictures of making s'mores in the neighbor's fire pit, the kids with the neighbor kids and our new tent.

I guess I'll be trying the new tent myself in the Fall at the annual camping trip to the farm.  I am so looking forward to it - haha.