Ayden's first camping trip!

This past weekend we took Ayden camping for the first time! It was quite the experience, to say the least! We stayed on the White River about 9 miles outside Eureka Springs. It was a beautiful campground and the weather was perfect. We had intended to stay 2 nights, but after the first night, we decided to head back home! Ayden had a blast- he loved the tent, he loved the campfire, he loved the woods, he loved all the fresh air and running around--but the campground was so crowded we were constantly on edge that Ayden was going to dart into the road that we found it hard to relax. Not to mention that our camping "neighbor" decided to come over and spend 3 HOURS boring us with his ex-truck driver tales. At first, we felt sorry for the guy, but after the first hour or so we were ready to hide from him! He would not leave!! At least we have funny stories to tell! Ayden scraped both his knees from running around and got a knot on his head from falling off the picnic table, poor guy! Saturday we took Ayden and Andy both for a stroll through beautiful downtown Eureka Springs. We had a great time but were happy to get home!

Ready for a wagon ride!

The beautiful campground

Andy loved the great outdoors!

Ayden thought the tent was the greatest!

Watching Daddy air up the bed

testing out his new chair

One of the pretty trails down to the river

Another pretty trail

Gorgeous view of the river from a bluff

(we had Ayden on leash at this point!)

Chris and I taking a self-portrait

Our campsite

Little cutie!

Our oh-so-cozy tent

Eating hotdogs right off the campfire!

Blowing bubbles with Daddy

Chillin' in the wagon before bed

Chris, Ayden, and Andy in Eureka Springs

Now with Mommy!

Andy got lots of attention from passers-by!

But not as much as this handsome little guy!

Just some pretty pics of downtown Eureka in the full

bloom of Spring