Camping at Scales Lake

This past weekend Mom and Dad came for a visit and to take the boys camping. When I was in the hospital with Kade, one of the nurses mentioned Scales Lake in Boonville for a camping site that was close by. So mom and dad checked it out several weeks ago and then decided to try it out when they came this weekend. Kade also had his first camping experience and he did great (although I came back with the two younger boys to spend the night at home).

There was a locust tree (or whatever type of tree that is) right next to the camper......you can imagine what a almost 4-year-old boy did with all those skeletons of those creepy looking bugs.....terrorized him mom and his nana - that's what!

There was actually a petting zoo at the campground and the boys enjoyed the animals quite a bit.

When the animals wouldn't come close to Kellen he would turn to me and say "mommy, he won't look at me!!"

There was two donkeys and a pony as well. Pa had fun showing the boys the donkey's teeth.

Kade and his first time camping. He did really well despite the heat. At least the camper has air-conditioning!

Nana and Kade

There was also a small lake with a beach and a water slide! Nana and Pa took Kellen swimming one afternoon when I came back with the boys for naps.

We had a great time and I was thankful for the company and for a break in the day-to-day grind!