...it was a success. I'm really proud of my son. We went camping outside of Knoxville last month at Frozen Head State Park. Since it was our first trip, I decided a car camping trip would work best where we parked near the campsite, walked in about 50 yards and camped out. I was able to bring more stuff like food, blankets, chairs, firewood, etc to make it an enjoyable first trip.
We took a half mile hike to a waterfall where Luke threw rocks for about an hour. It was after some hard rain, so the water volume was pretty high.
When I saw Luke doing this, I immediately thought...."Just like his mother..." He kicked his feet up, started munching on some candy and watched me do all the work;)
"I didn't fall in, Daddy, I didn't fall in...." This is what he said as he walked towards me from the creek. Fret not, the water was about 6 inches deep and I saw him "fall in" as he was laying on his stomach reaching for rocks at the bottom. It was pretty funny.
He had a blast at the waterfall. He made our old dog, Spud, work hard fetching rocks and sticks.
Luke walked the whole way during the hike, up and down hills. I think he's ready for an easy backpacking trip. I'm thinking Charlie's Bunyon in the Smokies for the next one.
When I saw Luke doing this, I immediately thought...."Just like his mother..." He kicked his feet up, started munching on some candy and watched me do all the work;) 
The real test was whether Luke would be able to sleep. The weather was in the low 50s, so it was a little chilly but perfect for sleeping bags.
"I didn't fall in, Daddy, I didn't fall in...." This is what he said as he walked towards me from the creek. Fret not, the water was about 6 inches deep and I saw him "fall in" as he was laying on his stomach reaching for rocks at the bottom. It was pretty funny. 
He had a blast at the waterfall. He made our old dog, Spud, work hard fetching rocks and sticks. 
Luke walked the whole way during the hike, up and down hills. I think he's ready for an easy backpacking trip. I'm thinking Charlie's Bunyon in the Smokies for the next one. 
4 comments:
oh he is so cute--looks like he had a ton of fun on his 1st camping trip!
What a fun father son adventure! He is going to be just like his daddy!! toogies to Luke - can't wait to see you guys.
XOXO
ZIA
What great memories Luke will have of outings with his dad!! That is awesome!!! I love the pic of him in the chair eating candy! Before I read your caption I thought "wow, he favors Sharon in this pic!" that is too funny! Glad you all had a successful 1st camping trip!
It looks like it was a fun trip for everyone! Did Siena go too? You all are very adventurous and Luke fits right in with it! Glad it was a good first trip of many more I'm sure! Love, DQ
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