Every year Matt's stepmom's family has a tradition of going camping on Memorial Day weekend. Every year they go to the exact same spot and every year they go no matter what. The have even gone shortly after the death of family members and keep the tradition going. So each year we always know when we are going, where we are going and pretty much who will be there. It is something we all look forward to each year and can't wait to get there and enjoy the first camping trip of the season. We have gone when the weather was perfect anad we have been there with 6 inches of snow (okay maybe not that much, but it seemed like it!) This year Matt managed to get some vacation time and after he finished with his lawns on Thursday we headed out to Summit Creek. We got a little bit of a late start and didn't arrive until after 11 at night, just in time to get the kids into bed. Luckily this year we were able to take Matt's parents old camper and so we had something warm and dry to sleep in. It pretty much rained the entire night and next day, putting a damper on the plans for 4 wheeler rides, swimming in the spring, and enjoying sunshine. We still managed to have a good time and played plenty of card games and the kids watched some movies. The weather seemed to always have a break long enough to cook our meals and get a fire going. We all bundled up and stayed warm and most of us have learned to "over" pack clothed for all seasons. So I think everyone managed to stay warm and dry. The weather finally was nice on Sunday, the day we came home, but we still have a great time enjoying the outdoors and the great family time together. It is always great to get away and not have to worry about much. The kids both had a great time and Parker asked when we were going again. Now we are home, had ourselves a nice hot shower and I am trying to get the huge pile of wet, muddy, laundry under control. But it was all worth it!!!! Thank you Keller family for a great family tradtion and all the wonderful memories year after year. We are truly grateful for such a great family and the great company each year!!
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i loved reading this even though the weather didn't work out how you would've liked, how fun just to be together!! MISS YOU
It is always the best! I love having our kids there! It is a tradition that we will never break! Great food, terrific company, even if the weather dosen't cooperate it is still the highlight of the beginning of summer!
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