New Camper

So, it was brought to my attention that I never shared our new camper with everyone. 

SOOOO, here it is.

We traded in our Pop-Up Camper, that had the bare minimum for this 19 foot Sunset Trail with LOTS of options. We now have great air conditioning, heat, a kitchen (not only indoors, but also outdoors), a bathroom, a full sized fridge, an outdoor fridge, and many many more. We are so happy with it and have enjoyed the 2 camping trips we have made so far. 

The girls and I on the day we bought it.

The bottom left door is the outdoor kitchen, the square to the left of the door is the outdoor fridge, and the compartment on the far right is storage.

The back ... and a window from the bottom bunk

It fits into our driveway spot perfectly!

Our bed, which is the table area folded down ... with lots of leg room for Scott! We put a 3 inch memory foam mattress on it, and it sleeps very comfortably.

The full sized fridge, freezer, bunks (both bunks are double sized), and bathroom door.

The bathroom

The kitchen area

Nothing like an EXCITING Camping Trip

Another camping trip planned, but this one was unlike the rest.

Friday started out with pulling up to our campsite, unhitching the trailer, and BAM! Scotts head was in the wrong place and got hit with a steel rod, holding up about 700lbs of pressure. So, within 10 minutes of getting to the campground, we were off again to the Emergency Room, where we spent the next 6 hours WAITING! 

Eight stitches later and a massive headache, we headed back to the campground to start our weekend.

Scott, when we got to the ER ... I have more pictures, but didn't want to put the gross ones on here, so if you are interested, let me know!

Our Friday night dinner ... loving having a kitchen in the new camper!

Steak, potatoes & onions ... YUMMY!

Saturday morning, we went on an Airboat ride through Myakka Lake, the home of thousands of alligators. We were shocked to see so many alligators. We were on the boat for about an hour and probably saw over 100 gators! Don't think we will EVER be swimming in that water!

Grandpa Joe and Reagan

Grandpa Joe, Grandma Kelly, Riley and me

My Doodle Bug and I, ready for the boat ride

Reagan and Riley ... enjoying the ride

Dad and Riley 

One of the many alligators we saw ... they were anywhere from 6 feet to 12 feet long!!!

After the boat ride, we went for a hike

Riley leading the way to the canopy walk

Mom and her girls on the canopy walk through the trees

Grandpa Joe and Kelly ... this was Kellys first time and she was a little bit nervous

The view from the top of the tower

So beautiful this time of year

Riley looking through the telescope

Our yearly family picture in the same spot as before!

Grandpa Joe and Kellys photo op

Looking down the tower ... Reagan counted the stairs and it was 119 stairs to the top/bottom!

Reagan as our photographer ... little dark

My girls

Doodle Bug, enjoying her day

It started to rain in the afternoon, we hung out under the awning

Riley during the rain

Sunday, we woke up and went fishing at the bridge before we had to pack up and head home. We fished for about 2 hours, and within the last hour we hit a streak! We starting catching little fish, but it was fun. I almost caught a 4-5 lb bass, but the line broke before I got him up. 

Reagan fishing

Riley fishing ... notice the alligator head in front of her hat

This big ole gator was hanging out, waiting for our fish

He just kept swimming back and forth ... waiting and waiting ...

and here is what he was waiting for ...

WATCH THE VIDEO!!!

Kindergarten Graduation

Where oh where has the time gone? 

Riley graduated from Kindergarten! This little one had me worried before Kindergarten started. She got accepted to a "fundamental" school, which is much more strict and rigid than regular public school. I was certain that her chatterbox mouth was going to get her several infractions, which would lead to her getting kicked out of this great school. 

BUT, she shocked me! She came home everyday with either a Blue or Green color (discipline chart went Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red ... Blue being the best, green being where they started everyday, yellow meaning warnings have been given, orange and red, well, just are not good at all). She never got in trouble, learned everything she was supposed to learn, and has proven to be a smart little cookie! She LOVES TO TALK and has a tendency to be quite LOUD, but her teacher loved her and smiled everyday because of her. As we all do ... she brings a huge smile to everyone's face EVERYDAY!

Riley is one sweet, loving, funny, and precious little girl ... who is on her way to FIRST GRADE!

Before school on Graduation Day

Riley in her Cap & Gown

Reciting her part of the school poem

She was so proud of herself

Riley and her friend, Sam

Sam, Riley, and Alexsa ... BFFs

Riley and Halle

We are so proud of our Doodle Bug

Riley and Ms. Skelton, her great teacher

One last picture, right outside of her classroom. Gotta love the view of the water from her classroom.