Fall Campout

One of the best things about Boy Scouts is the annual Fall Campout, usually on or around Halloween weekend. Last year, Josh took Connor. This year, Grandma and Grandpa were nice enough to come up and watch the little guys so that I could go with them.

First of all, it was cold. As in, really, really cold. As in fog lifting off the lake at 7 a.m. cold.

As in so cold we all wished we thought to pack another layer or two.

The Boys Scouts camp area was beyond beautiful though, particularly this time of year.

We got to try out our brand new tent (a Big Agnus, for those who might be interested). We're pretty impressed so far. Kept us warm and dry despite the cold, and lots of room inside for our air mattresses and sleeping bags, as well as our gear.

Climbing wall. He mastered it.

Shooting sports. He did well with those.

Family shot after lunch at the main building. 

More shooting sports.

Riding in the canoe on the lake. Thank goodness the sun came out for us, especially since some less fortunate people tipped their boat over on the way out (brrr)!

And carving a pumpkin.

It was a long weekend, filled with lots of walking, lots of activities and lots of adventures. My favorites were riding in the canoe, camping out with my boys, and sitting around the campfire at night. Connor voted the shooting sports and the trick-or-treat trail as his favorites. Josh just wonders how he got roped into this whole outdoor camping thing in the first place!

The rest of the photos from our trip are here.