Jared, Tori, and I were able to meet up with Willie, Krista, Parker, and Lincoln this weekend for a fabulous camping excursion near Nashville, TN (the halfway mark between us and them). We had such a grand time just getting away from everything and enjoying a little bit of nature and whole bunch of family time! I loved watching Tori get to play with her cousins- especially now that she is walking. We had an almost impossible task of trying to keep rocks, leaves, and sticks out of Tori's mouth - I don't get why she thinks they taste so good. We had a great time enjoying our late night chats around the campfire with Willie and Krista - so nice to get to really talk and catch up on everything. And of course we had some amazing camp food - especially the yummy smores and an awesome peach-raspberry dessert Krista made for us! We are so glad that we took this trip and hope that there will be many more like it in the future!!!
Here are some (really- this is only a fraction of the pictures I took) of my favorite pictures and a few videos from our camping trip...
Here is Tori on our first night - trying out the local leaf cuisine!
Jared and Parker getting camp all set up - I loved watching the two of them together!
Parker gave a big 'thumb's up' on getting his tent all set up!
There is nothing better than watching cousins playing together - especially when they picked Willie and Krista's tent!!!
The doggie den/door was such a fun place to play - even if it got a little crowded!
Tori loved spending time with her Aunt Krista!
We got all ready to go swimming, and Tori decided she was ready for a nap. I love that she has one sock on and who knows where the other one is!!!
We did finally make it swimming and Tori loved every second!!!
This is one of my new favorite pictures of Jared and Tori - so stinkin' cute!!!
Tori loved playing in (and eating) the sand!
Yeah for family photos- thanks Krista!
Our resident grill masters- those were some tasty hamburgers and hot dogs!
Here is the whole happy group!
Tori was in heaven with a never-ending supply of rocks and sticks!
Of course, we had to take a few cousin shots. It was a little tricky getting them all situated...
The results -priceless!!!
Tori loved playing with Parker's trike - he was so nice to share with her!
Our last morning, Tori and Lincoln were discovered playing in the water- I think they were trying to get all cleaned up for the car ride home!
Hurrah for an awesome trip- the only bad thing is that it ended way too soon! 
So cute she is growing up so fast!
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