Oh boy, there is a lot of details and packing that goes into preparing for camping.
First of all this the first real vacation in 10 years. Meaning there was not a long flight or trip to anywhere except to the beach for three (3) whole days with Mrs. Smith and the girls (AIAYF http://aiayf.blogspot.com/ and EIAYF - http://eiayf.blogspot.com/).
On the first day, Mrs. Smith and I setup our new tent while the girls played and watched us. After we setup our camping site at the KOA, we went to the Oceanfront of VA Beach and we took turns with AIAYF in the water which was quite refreshing. The water was a big relief with the humidity and the hot sun. EIAYF was in the stroller (keeping out of the sun, even though she had sunscreen on).
Our first full day, we enjoyed some more beach time and the pool at the KOA. AIAYF and I had fun going down the water slide into the pool (which was 8 feet deep). I had to propel her upward as I went into the water. The ladder we took was not the typical one. We actually had short crawl openings to each level whether to the blue or red slide. Mrs. Smith and EIAYF joins us in the pool after EIAYF's nap. EIAYF really enjoyed the water and I had her in my arms very firmly and holding her so she can see mommy and AIAYF. She was giggling and splashing her legs and arms. We all enjoyed the water for about a half hour and then got out and dried up. Once we left we went to the store that was next to the pool and got ice cream treats for Mrs. Smith, AIAYF and myself. Boy it is amazing to watch children eating ice cream.
One of the other fun activities at the KOA was a large bouncing pillow that Mrs. Smith and AIAYF saw. But the day AIAYF and I went was really hot, so chose not to go on it
Later in the day Mrs. Smith put EIAYF down for a nap which was needed, she was wiped out from the busy day, sun and heat. We kept them hydrated especially EIAYF. She would drink out of my water bottle to keep her hydrated and cooled down. For two days for her day nap, I had EIAYF in her car seat and I drove around in our Odyssey Van to keep her cool and peaceful, she slept good!
Well, I am believing that those that read my blog will be inspired and excited to live life and have fun living one day at a time!
God Bless to all!
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