Weeks Sand Dunes Camp Out

For the past few years my oldest brother Tim has put together an annual Weeks family camp out at the Little Sahara Sand Dunes. We get to ride 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and other fun sand dunes toys, as well as enjoy family time and the great outdoors. All of my family came this year, including my younger brother Jeff who flew in from a summer job in Texas. Besides enjoying food (thanks Tim!) and conversation, we also celebrated all the June birthdays. This included Cali, so of course she had a blast opening up presents and blowing out her cupcake candle.

This year was JR's and my first time sleeping over. We've been party poopers in the past (according to my family) and never really slept overnight. This year we had no excuse, with my brother Tim loaning us his huge tent and air mattresses. I have to say, for sleeping in a tent, I was so comfy! I would have gotten great sleep too...if it wasn't for the party going on at the campsite next to us. It's difficult sleeping when there's loud 4-wheelers zooming past your tent until five a.m. So, other than getting no sleep and getting sand all over, we had a great time. Cali loved playing with her cousins and going on the 4-wheelers. Isaac loved eating and being outside. JR and I loved spending time with my family, and taking a shower and a nap when we got home :). JR and I don't consider ourselves very out-doorsy, but I guess when you get to spend time with the ones you love it makes all the dirt, heat, and no sleep worth it :).

Here's me and Isaac enjoying some camp snuggle time :).

Here's everyone who got to celebrate their birthday at the Sand Dunes:

Brianne, Cali, Jaryn, Erin, mom, and Steve. Happy Birthday!!!

Here's my mom reading a cute poem that went along with the

Prayer Rugs she made for Cali and Brianne. They're so cute. Thanks mom!

I'm pretty sure Cali loved her present... :).

Here's JR and Isaac chillin'. Isaac is trying to attack that huge pretzel.

I bet you can't guess who won that fight... :).

Here's Cali and Isaac relaxing in our tent. Luckily they seemed to sleep ok.

Here's everyone bright eyed on Saturday morning :).

At least we had a yummy pancake and bacon breakfast to get us out of bed.

Well... that and the heat.

"Look dad, my head is as big as yours!"

Here's Cali and uncle Cory getting ready to take a ride. Poor Cali - I had put sunscreen on her face but all it did was attract dirt. She looks like a raccoon! At least she still had a blast, despite getting sand in her eyes.