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Monday, August 12, 2013

Gone Camping

     My cheeks are sun kissed, my sweatshirt smells like campfire and my heart is happy. We took Henry on his first overnight camping trip to Silver Lake Provincial Park this weekend. Mike and I have done a lot of camping together, but that was life pre-baby and we didn't know what to expect.

    
     A friend of mine called me brave for taking a baby camping, but it did us a lot of good. It wasn't a long stay, but the fresh air and a night under the stars was rejuvenating. I'll admit, it was work, but being in nature always helps us to unwind. Silver Lake is known for its sandy beach and my little nature boy found the golden grit so fascinating all he wanted to do was eat it. When Henry took his afternoon nap in the tent, Mike and I sat at the picnic table and played cards. Our family of three really enjoyed Mother Nature's playground. We did it all; swimming, hiking and roasting hotdogs over the campfire.

Someone is about to crawl any day now...
We do camping right! Yum!

     S'mores? You bet! I toasted those marshmallows to perfection.


     I loved falling asleep to a symphony of bullfrogs and crickets and waking up to a nice cool breeze was a great way to start the day.

Good morning sleepy head!
     We brought Henry's Pack n' Play, but he ended up sleeping with us because I worried he would get cold. On the drive home, Mike and I talked about how we can make our next adventure even better. Next time, we'd bring more hotdogs and a Sleep n' Cuddle Wrap because it keeps baby cozy and warm through the night. My fabulous new sponsor, Butternut Baby, is giving one away to a random commenter on this post! The wearable baby blanket is made from very soft, high quality fleece and it fits over regular baby clothing. It is specially designed for warmth, comfort and ease of movement. The Sleep n' Cuddle Wrap allows your little one to crawl, walk and stand without confining their legs. A winner will be announced next week.

What is your camping must-have?

Sunscreen needs to be rinsed off, bags need to be unpacked and this mama needs a relaxing bath.

Happy Monday!


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33 comments:

  1. Tara EganAugust 12, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Sounds like you had a great time! Love the last photo you posted - he's adorable. And I have to agree.. nothing beats falling asleep to the sound of crickets and waking up to fresh air. :)

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  2. Nicole MelansonAugust 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a wonderful first camping trip for Henry! Sounds lovely :)

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  3. Mama ShareBearAugust 12, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    My camping must have down here is air conditioning. :) it gets so hot and humid here that they warn babies not to be outside.
    Loved this post, as always! I was going to say that you were brave as well! That is a lot of work for one night, but it will set you up for longer trips! Glad you had fun and your dinner and marshmallows look delicious!

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  4. KellyAnneAugust 12, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Must have would be a tent :) Sounds like a great trip! Silver Lake is lovely!

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  5. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I love your pictures! Really bring your writing to life! :) Great work, as usual, Alyssa!

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  6. Cara PringleAugust 12, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Our must have was definitely the baby carrier! And the fuzzy sleep sack was not even optional, it too was a must have! Glad you had a great first experience as a family, ours was very positive too! Hope todo it again soon!

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  7. ChantsyAugust 12, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Fun! I would love to go camping with V! Summer is just not long enough :( Can't believe Henry is almost about to crawl!!! xox C and V

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  8. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    This makes me so excited for our camping trip that is at the end of summer!!! Looks like you had a great time and I will have to check out one of those wraps for Cameron :)

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  9. buckleybunchAugust 12, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Good for you! We couldn't go ANYWHERE without a nightmare with our firstborn for the first year. He didn't sleep at all! He's 3 now and we are about to try again with his younger siblings:)

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  10. Jenn HAugust 14, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    We took liam and dante to a trailer park and stayed in a pop-up tent.. the fresh air did both boys good lol. Liam slept more then he would sleep at home which made the night feedings so much easier :)

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    1. AlyssaAugust 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      Your boys are adorable! Thanks for reading Jenn! Keep checking my blog because I do giveaways fairly often :)

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  11. michelle wAugust 14, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    It sounds like lots of fun.
    That last picture of Henry is way too adorable!!

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    1. AlyssaAugust 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      aw that's so nice! Thanks for reading Michelle :)

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  12. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Love this Alyssa! The pictures of Henry are awesome! Love getting to read up on all the happenings in your life these days! We're expecting our little one in December and I can't wait to try out the same adventures!

    Ashlea Maysenhoelder

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    1. AlyssaAugust 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      December babies are the best! Congrats Ashlea :) Thanks for reading!

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  13. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Omg!! Such nice pics!!! Henry is absolutely adorable!! We are expecting our first one next June and we are soo excited!! I cant wait to do trips like this as a family!!

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