Home, Safe And Sound

What a great weekend! We all had so much fun. We ended up going to Lake Greenwood State Park. I actually found time to write while there, so I will share it.Saturday12:30 pmWe arrived around 7:30 a.m. after driving for a couple of hours. We sent up the tents. Our campsite was pretty far from the water, but we had good shade and it was right across form the bathroom. Junior's friend lent us the big tent, and we slept in there. Colleen and Mike lent us the small one, and we used it for storage. We loaded up the car for fishing and went to the lake. Brandi caught the first fish. She and I walked down to check out the beach. It was okay. No lifeguard, so it was "swim at your own risk". I am a good swimmer so I wasn't concerned. After fishing for a while, we went back to camp for lunch. That's where I am right now. Sitting in the tent, listening to the rain, and wanting to take a nap.8:30 pmI took a nap. The rain stopped so we took the kids swimming. As we were getting ready to go, Junior was looking for cup to pour ice and soda in. I didn't bring any. So this is for you, Jeff Foxworthy...You might be a redneck if you cut the top off a pepsi bottle to make it a cup!Junior did, and used it the rest of the day. The kids had fun swimming. I waded in up to my knees. While I did have my bathing suit on, the shorts I was wearing were not coming off. It was a HUGE step for me to take my shirt off. Baby steps.........Anyway, we came back to camp for supper around 6:30. I grilled hot dogs. Yummy! Junior and Ryan just left to go fishing again. Brandi wanted to go to bed, so me and the girls stayed behind. I'm sitting here in the peace and quiet. It's wonderful! Listening to the birds, watching the squirrels play. Hoping there are no spiders in the tent!!!!Sunday7 amI've been up a while. It's a beautiful morning. The kids and Junior are still sleeping. The guys didn't get back last night until almost midnight. Ryan caught about a 2lb. catfish. GO RY!!Today we have a few things we want to try and do. Fish, of course, swim, go shopping for groceries to make supper, try to change camp sites.I really can't remember the last time I've felt so relaxed. We have no schedule ~ no obligations! It's great. 5 pmI'm grilling burgers for supper. We switched camp sites. We moved to one right on the water. I've shed my "I'm too fat, no one will ever see me in a bathing suit" mentality, and have had a wonderful day with the kids!!! We swam in the lake, fished, and just hung out. Me and the kids sat in the water, and Junior would cast out his line. He would reel it in until it was directly in front of us, like maybe 3 inches, and catch fish! I had one fish swim right between my legs! It was pretty cool! I'm excited to night fish tonight. Since I can put Brandi down and not have to leave the site to fish, I get to try to hook "the big one".10 pmI'm in the tent, waiting for Brandi to fall asleep so I can go back to fishing. We made s'mores a little while ago. The kids had fun. I really don't like marshmallows, so I didn't eat any, but everyone else loved them!As soon as supper was done it started pouring! It only lasted a little while, but we all got soaked. Me and the kids ended up walking to the showers while it rained. I'm not sure where we got wetter ~ the walk over or the actual shower!Monday6:30 amI'm the only one up again. I don't mind, it gives me a chance to sit, appreciate the beauty around me, and be thankful for the 2 days we have spent here. I will say I wasn't sure about the tent. The first night was horrible. Last night was better. I slept straight through. I guess swimming the lake was hard work. Ryan and I swam up and down the shore a few times, and it was hard work. The boats don't care that their wakes throw water in your face and mouth. It can really wear a girl out!I guess I need to get everyone up so we can head home. Lots to do....So that was our vacation. I added pictures too. Junior and I both ended up catching pretty good sized cat fish last night. My memory stick was full so I didn't take any pictures. We both hooked huge fish that snapped our lines. I can't wait until we are able to go back!Now it's back to civilization. I need to get up and cook supper and start the laundry. Maybe tomorrow......