Camping with the Van Dams

Back in October the extended Van Dam family were planning a camping trip to Silver Lake in June. At that time I was 8 months pregnant and thought there was no way we were going to go camping with twins. Scot and I are the king and queen of last minute decisions and on Thursday night we decided to go camping at Silver Lake this weekend with the twins.

It worked out great because we were able to stay in the camper with Dad and Mom. Scot and I slept in the bunk beds in the back of the trailer and we put up two pack-n-plays in the living room area for Skylar and Alysha. This is the second camping trip for the girls and they did fantastic!!!

We headed up on Friday afternoon around 2:30. We did have to stop at a rest area to feed the girls. We arrived in Silver Lake around 5:00. We had hamburgers with the Balder family and ended the night with a bonfire. The girls went down for bed around 8:30 and they did not make one peep all night long and slept till 7:15!!!

Mason playing with Alysha.

Dinner with the Balder Family

Marc, Mary, Levi, Jake, and Josie having their dinner.

Aunt Sharon and Amber at the bonfire.

Josie helped change the girls into their PJs.

This morning we had breakfast with the whole Van Dam Family. Pancakes, eggs, muffins, and smokie links were a few of the things available for breakfast. Everything was so good that no one should have left breakfast hungry. Thankfully, we had many hands to help with the girls this weekend.

Mason & Josie loved playing with Alysha and Skylar. They were great babysitters.

The girls with Great Grandpa Van Dam.

Aunt Dawn talking to Alysha.

Grandma & Skylar

In the afternoon a group of us went in the dunes. Scot and I were able to go because Grandma and Papa watched Skylar and Alysha for us! Thanks Mom and Dad!! Uncle Paul drove Scot and I around in his buggy. It was fun and scary all at the same time. The buggy made it up test hill with no problems. We were able to catch some rays by the beach as well.
When we got back Scot and I took the girls to the pool for the first time. Both of the girls screamed their heads off and did not like it at first. Thankfully after awhile they started to get use to it and eventually liked it.

We all had dinner together with again tons of great food. After dinner Scot and I headed home hoping the girls would fall asleep and stay asleep when we got home. Of course Skylar had a different idea when we got home.....she wanted to play for a little while.

Scot and I are glad we made this last minute decision because we had a great time, wonderful weather, and enjoyed spending time with the whole family.