Camping 101

The day before our journey to Wyoming for the 4th of July, Dan and  I decided that it was time to take the plunge and buy a camper!  We've been looking for years (quite literally) and finally found one that had what we wanted and most importantly at a price that we could afford.  So I signed the papers the night before we left and entrusted the rest to Dan the next day. (Man, I'm a brave woman!) :) 

After waiting nearly 4 weeks to take our Maiden Voyage with her, we finally 'set sail' last week.  We were so excited.  Dan decided to pull the camper out of our backyard the night before so I could get things loaded, we could get water in it, etc.  Lesson 1:  Do not leave the t.v. free-standing on the counter when moving the camper - PERIOD!  Thankfully the glass didn't shatter, but the t.v. did break after falling.  Good thing it was my original dorm-room t.v. and was probably on its way out the door anyway.

We got to our destination on Tuesday afternoon after fighting the wind the entire way.  We hopped out, got 'er pulled into our spot and I went inside for Lesson 2: the medicine cabinet does not stay shut while traveling.  Note to self, "Put toiletries under the sink until we arrive at our destination."

Kailer quickly adapted to camping and had a great time playing in the small stream that ran through our camp site.

My wildflower bouquet that the boys picked - how precious!

Kailer crossed this bridge multiple times during our stay there ... back and forth, back and forth .....

Somewhere around this time of R&Ring we learned Lesson 3:  The cheap plastic door latches that are on the screen door break easily!  Ooops...I broke the latch while inside with Kailer and Dan outside.  It's probably a good thing that Dan was outside, as he was able to unscrew the broken handle so I could get out.

The best part of the whole trip ... S'Mores!

No privacy!!

The next day we decided to take a hike over the mountain....

Kailer hitching a ride.

Being a passenger is hard work!

Needless to say, the rest of the day was tough for our little man.  Once we got back from our hike and had a nap he was vomiting all over the place for the rest of the day/night.  Lesson 4:  Don't fret the small things ... the camper wasn't meant to be new/clean forever!! 

Thursday before we left we hit the Potosi Hot Springs (a.k.a. Hot Pot). 

Definitely feeling better!
Unfortunately the feel good bug only lasted until Friday afternoon when I picked him up from daycare and within 10 minutes of being in the car he was vomiting again.  Poor little guy has been sick ever since ... the doctor has recommended pushing fluids and bland foods (slowly), but we'll probably be headed into the doctor tomorrow.  We're all fighting some nasty stomach bug (enough is enough!), but poor Kailer is affected the most!

So all in all our maiden voyage went well and we look forward to being able to do it again (hopefully soon) with a healthy little boy and a few less mishaps!!