In a fit of bad judgment, I casually suggested to a couple of other families that we take a group camping trip.  We rented the group camp site at Scenic Beach State Park, and arrived with nothing less than a final total of 10 children under the age of 5.  Wow.  There was a lot to do.  Lyell did a great job of helping out of with the firewood.

There is nothing like the great outdoors to generate a big appetite.  Erin favored the blueberries, while Sophia demonstrated her marshmellow roasting skills and quickly assembled a s'more.

Here the Harman family poses for a cover of "Outdoors Magazine".  I am sure that you will see them on the October issue. 

Mason, always the jokester, keeps the ladies entertained around the campfire. 

And showing his sensitive side, presents a bouquet to his mother.  Keep it up little fella, and I know that she will get you a car when you go to college.

Neal discovered the freedom of being on two wheels.  Can you beat a smile like that?

But all the troops can take time out for a read of "The Little Engine That Could" with Teri by the campfire.  If this isn't camping, then I don't know what is.

In retrospect, was it bad judgment?  Well - even when it rained the last day - I would still have to say no.