After we went camping last time, I could not wait to go back to the same park! I really loved splashing in the Potomac River, playing in the sand, sitting by the campfire, eating s'mores with Amelia, and sleeping in the tent.
Finally, I convinced Mom and Dad that we should go camping again at Westmoreland State Park. Only this time, we should avoid the poison ivy and invite some friends. Surprisingly, many of my friends (really their moms or dads) were not interested. Thankfully Abigail and her parents were up for it (although her dad had to miss out at the last moment to go be on tv).
Before camping, we made a stop at the Strattford House - the old Lee's of Virginia's homestead. It was not interesting and the house was unattractive. But as you can see from the picture above, they had cool branches and dead leaves. I played with the branch while Dad finished the tour. He said I did not miss much, besides the gardens - which were not in bloom. Who has gardens without flowers?
After touring the house, it was on to the beach! I was warned that I was not allowed to go in the water this time... but I went in a little anyway. Oops Mom (hehe, I'm trouble). After playing for a few hours with our friend Abigail and her mom at the beach, it was time to go set up camp.
Best part about camping (other than living outside), is definitely the s'mores. This time, Dad let me roast my own s'more over the campfire. It was fun (and smokey). Dad taught me how to keep it near the fire so it will get toasty, but not catch on fire. But, I did not listen and caught it on fire... Oops Dad (hehe, I'm trouble). It still tasted great when I put it between graham crackers.
That night was quite the adventure. After a little more playing, Amelia and I went to bed. After a few hours, Amelia started yelling for a long time - she's so silly. Mom finally took her into the car and they "slept" there for the rest of the night. Eventually, Dad coaxed me back to sleep... but I woke up an hour later and made owl, woodpecker, and lion noises all night. Dad thought I was being silly and kept pretending not to hear me. Eventually, he jumped across the tent and gave me a bear hug... we pretended to be woodland animals the rest of the morning.
After everyone woke up (if they were not still up from Amelia's midnight yelling), we ate breakfast and took a hike to fossil beach - where we found shark's teeth last time. While I did not find any stray teeth, I did find this huge tree that washed on shore. After many attempts, I was unable to return it back to the water. Next time.
Oh well. You can check out all of the photos from our camping trip here.
Peace Out,
Phin
Finally, I convinced Mom and Dad that we should go camping again at Westmoreland State Park. Only this time, we should avoid the poison ivy and invite some friends. Surprisingly, many of my friends (really their moms or dads) were not interested. Thankfully Abigail and her parents were up for it (although her dad had to miss out at the last moment to go be on tv).
That night was quite the adventure. After a little more playing, Amelia and I went to bed. After a few hours, Amelia started yelling for a long time - she's so silly. Mom finally took her into the car and they "slept" there for the rest of the night. Eventually, Dad coaxed me back to sleep... but I woke up an hour later and made owl, woodpecker, and lion noises all night. Dad thought I was being silly and kept pretending not to hear me. Eventually, he jumped across the tent and gave me a bear hug... we pretended to be woodland animals the rest of the morning.
Oh well. You can check out all of the photos from our camping trip here.
Peace Out,
Phin
