Silver Creek

Summer thunderstorms, man. We were camping in Silver Creek and it started pouring rain, our tent was lighting up and blowing in the wind, the thunder was roaring, and I was about ready to pack up my kids and take them home terrified we would get struck by lightning. By some miracle the kids slept through the whole thing. Let's just say I didn't sleep much that night because I was too busy being protective mama bear. Drew was fishing during the storm and by the time he got back to camp the storm had passed. It was a crazy night, but the boys caught some monster browns on mice flies so it was all worth it.

Labor Day Weekend

 

This post is loooooong over due. I'm not sure why I am just now getting to it, but it was such a fun weekend. We celebrated Labor Day weekend last September with my family camping in Bear Valley. Van was not yet two and I did not know I was pregnant yet. So much has changed already!

 

^ Grandma and her grandbabies

^ snuggling with Grandpa Fly

^ Van the puppy whisperer

^ tending the fire

^ yum yum!

^ our camp kitchen

^ playing games with my nieces

 ^ tenkara fishing

 ^ Chase entertaining himself, haha

 ^ Bridger giving motorcycle rides

 ^ my brother Chase with two of his three kids

^ Bubba making music!

^ hammock time

 ^ Ready for bed!

Over Labor Day weekend we ate amazing campfire meals, rode motorcycles, and went fishing in Elk Creek. It's always good to get some quality family time outdoors and away from distractions at home. Now that spring is here we are ready to get back outside!

Big Sur Birthday Trip: Part 3

Our 26th birthday was perfect. We woke up in a tent after camping roadside on a mountain high in the clouds. We went beach hopping and shelling since Lissy kept begging we find a good beach for sea glass. We visited the elephant seals because you just gotta do that when you go to Big Sur. We ate at a fancy harbor restaurant and shared a birthday cake. And we ended the day exploring a small town near Morro Bay until the sun went down.

That night we stayed at a Bed and Breakfast to clean up after days of camping. We ate Thai food for dinner and got chocolate malts for dessert. We stayed up late watching movies and even decided to stay an extra night to explore the charming beach town of Los Osos. It was the perfect way to end our Big Sur birthday trip before it was time to go home.

For more about our trip to Big Sur, visit Traveling Triplets or check out our hashtag #ttbigsur on Instagram!

Big Sur Birthday Trip: Part 2

epic views. 

wind in our hair.

healthy snacks for lunch.

everything we need in a backpack.

it was the perfect day.