The kids couldn't wait to go camping in the mountains in Morgan. They excitedly packed their sleeping bags, tents, and outdoor meals. They applied bug spray, dressed in jeans like grandpa and jumped in the back of the truck. Only when we were well into our trek into the mountains did they realize what roughing it really meant. Their are bugs and no bathrooms up there!!! Despite that, or maybe because of that, the kids made memories on this trip, ones they will never forget.
Amber drove all the soon to be third graders (Michael, Emma and Hayley) up on the four wheeler.
Grandpa taught Alex and Christian how to set up tent to help pass off their Webelos. Esplin helped. (Although why we had them do the oldest, most complicated tent, is beyond me--Ryan and Nathan had their tents up in no time.)
Alex in awe of his grandpa's tent building skills. (Notice there matching attire) 
Uncle David and Alex in front if the finished project.
Some people wanted to sleep in hammocks. Here are Shelley and Erin trying it out during the daylight hours.
Hayley is not to sure of this outdoor business. She choose to sit carefully on a sleeping bag till the tents were done, then she moved inside till the fire was ready. 
It got cold early in the mountains, especially for us Texas folk.
My mom and I enjoying nature. She only came up for dinner and camp fire, who would have thought she was the smart one!
We had tinfoil dinners for dinner. Each of the kids had theirs made to order, and they all ate with gusto, probably the best on the trip. After we roasted marshmallows, ate smores, and told stories and jokes around the campfire. 
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