Five Boys and a Covered Wagon

This weekend we celebrated Cole and Colton's birthdays with a Conestoga Campout at Truett Cathy's Rock Ranch. We are not really the camping type, so I was a little leery from the get-go! But wow, what a great experience. Upon arrival, we found out that we would have a little campground to ourselves complete with it's own port-a-potty. Now that's primitive!...and sorry no pictures of the port-a-potty (but I will tell you that praise Jesus it was clean!)

Truett Cathy is known for his customer service and family friendly endeavors. The Conestoga Campout was no exception. The staff was pleasant, helpful and provided everything to make our experience memorable. So support Chik-fil-a, there aren't many businesses like it anymore.

Once we were settled in, we took a hayride then began the evening with painting bird houses. Katie thought the boys would not like to do an art project, but it was a big hit.



After that, the boys all gathered fire wood and got a lesson in fire building from Brian.



Mr. Harvey joined us before dinner for story-time. This is another activity that I was unsure of whether or not the boys would enjoy, but Mr. Harvey captured them with his songs, stories and pictures. He even taught them a rope trick that illustrated our need for Christ.



Next it was hot dogs and roasted marshmallows and of course cupcakes. Thank God for wide open spaces to burn all that sugar off! There was hide and seek in the dark, flashlight tag and whispers and giggles in the wagon before bed.

Bed time was a whole different story. It was COLD...I cannot express enough....it was COLD. Every move made could be felt throughout the wagon, including Trevor falling out of bed not once...but twice! Every sound could be heard...cows mooing, four wheelers roaming at 3 am, Brian snoring! Needless to say, it was a restless night. A little discomfort far outweighed hearing the giggles of friendship throughout the evening. When they all asked the next morning if we could do it again next year, I knew we had made the right decision. Although I think maybe it will be a guys only weekend next time! (at least a girl can hope!)