Devil's River 2010

We just returned from our annual trip to the Devil's river. Click to see the 2008 trip and the 2009 trip, if you want to compare. We had a blast! While it is not as relaxing as it was before we had the twins, it is still fun. I really enjoy watching the boys react to all of the new things that are going on. They have definitely discovered the word, "pish (fish)."

Below are a TON of pictures from the trip in a completely random order. Enjoy!

First things first, we must all take a moment and look at this crazy grandma!!! She was ready to go snorkeling! Hehe.

Here is an interesting story for you. While checking some of the lines with the guys, they pulled one of them up and found this pole snagged and accidentally attached to the end. After careful inspection, Dad realized that this was HIS fishing pole that he lost about 5 or 10 years ago. It was absolutely covered in moss, but Dad thinks after he gets it cleaned up, it should work. Pretty cool, huh.

Here we are attempting to see how many people can fit into the paddle boat.

Why do we buy toys for our children? The boys spent tons of time splashing in the water that was in these buckets. We would just haul them back to the river and refill them and let them splash it all out again. The perfect toy. If you are wondering what to get your kids/grand kids/neighbor for Christmas next year, I highly suggest a five gallon bucket and a dixie cup.

Once again, like last year, Chris went night fishing and caught a monster. It was even (still, like last year) bigger that the boys. They weren't as excited about standing by it as they were last year.

The best part of the trip this year was the Mokai. It is a motorized kayak that we had the opportunity to test out and take with us. It was perfect for Chris to drive up and down the river with the boys. He even managed to catch some bass and some perch. The boys LOVED it.

Momma loved it, too. The only time I got to sit down and read a book was when he had the boys in the the Mokai.

Of course, it wouldn't be camping if you didn't take time to laze around in the hammock.

The boys even took time out to eat an apple, probably the only healthy food they ate the entire trip.

They even got a chance to ride in the "vroom vroom."

Heath posing with his mighty Small Mouth bass. By the end of the week, they boys even knew what to do when Daddy told them to "reel" the pole. Pretty Cute!

Hunter, practicing sword fighting with Daddy.

Daddy, the chef. I guess everyone in camp knows that he is a great cook, so he was usually nominated to do the cooking. Mmmm! Was it good!

At one point, Momma found Heath had climbed up in a tree.

Thankfully, it wasn't very far from the ground.

Heath posing with more of Daddy's catch.

Heath, playing with his fishing pole that Aunt Kay bought him. Thanks Aunt Kay.

Hunter with his fishing pole.

We are glad to be home and even more excited to sleep in our own beds now. We will miss the peacefulness of God's perfection.