Today, Joe and I sat down to the computer and made a couple of camping reservations for this summer. We have this cool, camping guidebook that rates and describes campgrounds in our area. We like to tent camp and have tried to visit new places every summer. This year we're going to visit one new one called Ike Kinswa State Park, which is on a lake and an "old" one on the Puget Sound called Fort Flagler. Fort Flagler has hiking trails, a museum and a little convenience store. It's also an old military base, so there are remnants of history there, like restored buildings, cannons and bunkers. We went there a few years ago, and the kids loved getting treats at the store, riding bikes all around and playing at the beach. Joe is also planning a "guys-only" camping trip, which he started last year. They had such a good time, all the guys wanted it to be an annual thing, so Joe reserved that camping spot again, too.
In a couple of weeks, Amanda is heading to Washington, D.C. for a concert tour with the youth symphony she is a part of. They are going to tour just about everything while they're there, and perform four concerts! I'm so excited for her. I got to go on a school trip to DC when I was in 9th grade, and it was a very memorable trip for me. I hope it is the same for her!
This month is busy with Amanda and Joe's birthdays - and our 18th anniversary. Joe and I are going to get away to a bed and breakfast - yay! We've been to several B&B's, and prefer the kind where you don't have to eat around a big table with a bunch of strangers. This place has more of a restaurant-style dining area with private tables. The room looks beautiful and even has a jacuzzi tub. - YES!
About Me
- Jodi
- I am a 40 year-old, Christian,wife to retired Navy Chief, mom of college student, high school senior plus one fourth grader. In September of 2006, I went back to college and graduated from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound) program on June 10, 2010. I am in a growing relationship with God, and have put church burnout behind me. I like to tell the truth, make a caramel latte in the morning, drink Rooibos tea, talk to God while driving, eat dark chocolate, and wear jeans as much as possible. In between chauferring children and working, I like paper crafting with rubber stamps. You will most likely find me at my kids' school plays, baseball games, concerts and helping build Lego creations.
Christmas 2009
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2 comments:
Sounds like fun to getaway and be outside and rough it for a few days. I know my wife would not go for that. She grew up a missionary kid and can't stand camping and camps and stuff like that. She needs the modern convienences like blow dryers etc.
Anyway, I've been wanting to go on a weekend camping trip with some guys. I have three friends that would like to but it's just tough to get away. They are all the outdoor type and ride motorcycles. We would like to not only camp but make it a time of spiritual renewal and getting into the word together. It's still in the planning stages.
It's amazing how hard it is to coordinate everyone's schedules. That's why they try to start early and nail it down before the wives start making plans for their summers! :)
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