Backyard Campout

Ava has wanted to go camping for a while.  We decided to set up the tent in the back yard for a trial run.  Lisa enjoyed the comfort of our bed inside the house. Ava had a great time. She was so excited to be in the tent that it took several hours for her to settle down and sleep.   She loved looking out the window at the stars.  We read books and I told her stories about when I went camping as little boy.  I was impressed at how well she slept (once she finally fell to sleep around 11:30).  She slept through the night.  I wish I could have slept as well as she did.  The funny thing is that Lisa probably had the worst night of sleep.  The dog was pacing back and forth in the house, and the neighbors cat got in a fight around 04:30.  We will have to find a time to take her to a real campground now. It would be a fun family activity and she would love it.

Ava is ready for the night.  She has her baby, panda, pointer, gloves, and several flash lights.

Luca came to visit but he went back in the house to sleep.

Snuggles in the tent.