INDIAN CAMP!

Many of the families from our homeschool co-op got to go to an awesome Indian Camp in Jamul, CA (near San Diego). They had the opportunity to live like Indians for a couple of days. I opted to stay home with the little ones and give the big guys some time together. They had a wonderful time! Here's the whole gang of kids.


I love this picture of my handsome men!


Here are my guys, ready to leave! I will miss them but am thankful they get to spend priceless father-son time together. And there's nothing like the great outdoors for that!


It looks like they hit a car wash on the way... and Zane had a cookie break. I can't send my men anywhere without some homemade cookies! I am proud of them for sharing with the Woods, who they drove down with.




The camp had really cool things to do and learn, like making rope! The kids would pound fresh reeds with hammers, separate the reeds into sections and braid them. After they dry, they are very strong ropes. (Thanks for the wonderful photos, Romans!)



Zane always loves goofing off with his friends, like the Howie kids, Jacob and Payton!


Taking a break from all the action...


Zane and Matthew


Zane and John


The tee-pees slept 9. Will and a couple of his friends stayed with their boys in this one. I'm really sorry I missed out on this experience... especially the torrential rain that started pouring around 2 a.m.


The campfire was tons of fun; here are the remnants.


I guess this is a petrified snake. Ewwww.


Zane loved this ginormous slide, made right on top of a huge oak tree!




Archery is always fun!



The kids even learned to excavate and search for artifacts! Apparently, there is talk about going back for another camp later this year... and staying in covered wagons! So, stay tuned...