We all went camping for the first time last week. It was so much fun to have you with us enjoying something I love to do with you there. We went to a place called haigler Creek up near Payson AZ with our friends Sean and Jen. You loved being outdoors- I don’t think you took but one nap during the day- which is unusual for you! You were just looking all around enjoying being outside and chatting up a storm, too bad we don’t know what you are saying.

We did a few hikes and you just made noises most of the time, I think you were really happy. It didn’t matter where we went you were right there connected to us, crossing creeks, going down steep mountains or up them you just looked at everything and took it all in. We even got some pictures of you riding the ridgebacks!

I did some shopping to prepare for the trip and now we have a family tent, large enough for all of us and the dogs, a comfy dual sleeping bag and all the rest of the gear we need. Before you came along I mostly had backpacking gear, a small tent, sleeping bag and other lightweight stuff. Most of our camping trips I imagine from now on will be more car camping and less backpacking- too tough to carry you and all of our gear.

I think one of my favorite parts was seeing you in a cute little pink fuzzy bear suit! You will see pictures someday. You were cozy and warm and snuggled with your mommy all night in our sleeping bag. The only one I got to snuggle with was Nyah as she keept creeping closer and closer to me during the night. It was so much fun to share something I really love with you for the first time. I hope this is only the first trip of many to come. You’re my little camping buddy now, and I cant stop smiling every time I think about you in that pink fuzzy bear suit. Love you cuddle munchkin.