Camping out in the backyard

We didn't go camping this summer. Sad for me and the kids, but cause for celebration for Kyle. So we decided to campout in our backyard one night this August.
I took this picture the next morning and Katelynn and Ashleigh were still sleeping. If you look closely you can see Katie bug tucked down in the green sleeping bag. I put mosquito repellent on everybody but somehow Katelynn still managed to get eaten alive. We counted 19 mosquito bites on her face with an additional 10 or so on her hands and arms. She looked pretty pathetic for a few days.


We roasted marshmallows and had smores. We set up Parker's telescope and looked at the moon. Grandma and Grandpa Shepherd joined in on trampoline jumping, marshmallow roasting, and star gazing.

Parker and Carson playing the DS together. Grandpa playing on the trampoline with Max and Katie bug.

I enjoyed jumping on the tramp with Kate.
Kyle and the kids played a little bit of basketball.

Ashleigh jumping for joy!!!