Camping 2011

Well, we tried it..again and just like the last 3 times we have gone camping another snag in our adventure. Early this year I debated about whether or not to even plan another camping trip and I went with it. We booked a few nights at Ludington State Park, one of our favorite camping spots. Levi was excited to ride his new bike, see animals, play at the beach but most importantly to have a campfire with smores. We did end up camping for one night this past week but knew the forecast was not really the best for camping. We got up to Ludington at 2pm and 24hrs later we were packing up and heading for home. We did go for one bike ride and had our campfire and smore. Although, I was enjoying the fire while rocking Maci in the camper till she went to sleep. Of course, it did not help either of the kids for going to bed in that we were camping on some of the longest days of the year! The forecast seemed to get worse as we asked people at the campground and for Dad R to check the radar. Thunderstorms and rain predicted for the week with really not signs of clearing. At 6am on Tues the thunder started rumbling and by 7am downpour. We packed the kids up and headed out for a long drive for breakfast and early morning naps for the kids. We found a small family restaurant in Freesoil, Mi and Levi had his promised pancake and sausage while Mom and Dad had coffee. So as much as we were bummed about packing up early we knew that we could not wait it out with severe thunderstorms looming all day with on and off rain with the kids in a camper...are we crazy!?. So we packed up and got our refund and headed home. Just in time to have a huge thunderstorm hit Grand Rapids. On the way home, we did stop and play at the park right where the Badger is docked. Levi loved it! All I can say is we are troopers...and we will try to camp again!