Camping at Ocean Shores

Although rain was predicted for the weekend and there was a statewide burn ban in all campgrounds, we headed out on our annual camping trip to the coast this past weekend.  We managed to have a good time anyways with three other families that joined us from P-town!  Although it poured Friday night while we were safely tucked away in our tents, it only sprinkled on and off on Saturday which didn't really stop us from having our usual fun.  In addition, we figured out that our campground perfectly hid our campfire around the bend from the road, so we were able to secretly have one both nights which was wonderful!  We enjoyed doing our favorite activities while being there--bike rides around the campground, playing at the beach, eating good food, and hanging out around the campfire.  Both Lia and Logan had a great time playing with friends that joined us and baby Ella did a really good job just wandering around everywhere!  Can't wait til next year!

The Ford F150 loaded down with everything under the sun as we headed out on Friday.

Ron rigged a baby swing between two trees in our campground and baby Ella had a great time swinging in it!

A close-up of our girl.

The kids enjoyed throwing pop-its out on the road in front of our campground.

Although the beach was unusually chilly on Saturday, we managed to enjoy a few hours out there!  Here is Logan helping Ron let the kite into the sky.

Lia having a go with the kite.

Logan, Mollie, Lia, and Gabriella playing in the sand.

A chilly, Hartland photo.  Look at that wind!

The three girls had a great time walking Moses and Cooper everywhere!  Here they are walking them along the beach.

Logan was the only one from our family that braved the water and promptly fell in (big surprise).  Here he is before getting totally wet.

Lia and Moses.

Getting Logan warm back at our spot on the beach.  He eventually fell asleep in my arms and took a quick afternoon nap.

Sweet, baby Ella playing in the sand.

Besides walking the dogs, these three girls spent many hours riding up and down our the road in front of our campgrounds on their bikes.  Here they are taking a break for a quick pic.

Some of the adults and kids enjoying the Saturday evening fire.

Logan and Easton bonded and enjoyed exploring the forest connected to our campground for many hours.

The girls found a clearing in the woods behind our campground where they enjoyed performing several dance recitals for any willing audience.  Here they are getting ready to give us a show.

Getting ready to take a bow at the end of their dance!

The Hartland fam heading out on a bike ride Sunday morning.  Ella loved riding around in the backpack carrier and did a great job!

Ron and Logan riding along.

Lia was a total trooper and followed us on several, long bike rides around the campground and even out onto the beach.

Mama and baby.