Last weekend we ventured up to our favorite place, Jim Creek, for a weekend of camping! This time not just only for a family getaway but it was also a squadron function as one of the Chief's was retiring. What made it even more special was that he had asked Nate to give his retirement speech....that's right my man was the main speaker! It truly was an honor for Nate as LT's usually aren't the ones that speak at the retirements.
I was overcome with overwhelming pride as Nate stood before Chief Thrailkill's family, friends, and his squadron talking about his accomplishments and what he had done not only for the prowler community but for our nation. He talked about how being in the military was not just a job it was a lifestyle....a lifestyle that can only be fully understood by those who live it. Not only did Nate give an outstanding speech but he looked amazing in his uniform!!
After the speech we retreated to our cabins with Brandi, Cooter, Bryce, Erin, Puffy, Katie, and Carl for the remainder of the weekend!!!
There are so many things that I love about camping... I love planning and preparing the meals for the weekend, sitting lazily by the fire drinking and roasting smores, watching the kids explore and go on secret missions to find hidden treasures, and enjoying our family and friends!
Katie, one of the girl's in Nate's squadron, camped with us and bought all the boys
Spiderman fishing poles - she also made these incredible cinnamon rolls that the
boyz couldn't get enough of! She definitely is going to have to be a regular with us!
Coop was all about practicing before his Daddy took him and his brother to the lake!
Connor became the master at finding lizards... although after the first one he caught we had to teach him not to squeeze them so hard.
Jim Creek has become our favorite family outing as we have embraced camping together. I just love the fact that it is all about our family when we are there...no distractions but just each other! Life doesn't get better than that!
