Well, the secret is out! We bought a second 4 wheeler. We got it a week before we went on this last trip, so I guess we've had it for 2 weeks now. Chris wouldn't let me say anything until after the trip. He wanted to show up at the Jorgensen Family Camp Out and surprise everyone.
But before we went, I took some pics in our backyard. Now we basically have a matching set. They are the same brand, and both are foot shifters, and of course RED. The newer one is 3 years newer than Chris' other 4 wheeler. Yahoo!!!
Our Campsite up at Fairview. 
Dinner time :) Chicken and Mashed Potatoes out camping....yeah!
The girls both LOVE to ride :) They each have a helmet, but we've not been able to ride as a family for quite some time. We had to take turns and leave someone at camp. Well, not anymore. I think we went on more rides this trip than all of last year. It's just a lot more fun when we can all go together. And that's why we're so excited to have a second machine :)
Fairview has many man made lakes. And on one of our rides, we stopped and took some snacks down by the shoreline. We sat for a long time while the girls threw rocks in the water. Chris said, he just felt so relaxed. Yeah, we were just doing nothing and having a fabulous time! 
Our camp from on top of a trail far away. Wow, what a zoom lens can do! Our trailer is the one on the top right, with the awning out. We had a bunch of trailers, all hiding in the trees :)
Campfires were fun for sure. Everyone talking about the day. Roasting Marshmellows, and having a great time.
One of our group rides. There is a whole trail system, with practice loops, and trails that go all over and around the valley we camped in. We took a new trail...a long trail...., that lead us up to Skyline Drive.
Bree taking a juice break...
Mommy and Elle, stretching our legs....
The MOVIE! We put up a huge screen on one of the trailers, and watch a movie with speaker surround, etc... This years selection....."Mrs. Doubtfire". 
Making enough Popcorn for about 100 people :) YUM!!
This picture is SPECIAL to me!!! I think the last time the whole family...Marvin, Lois, and all 10 kids were in a picture together, was when Chris was a baby...about a year old. It's the only one I think. And when Chris was 11 years old, his father died. Then when Chris was home from his mission, the kids got together and got their picture taken for their mom, but it was just the kids. I haven't seen a picture with all of them since. So as a special request from me....I gathered Lois and all 10 of her children for a picture. Some of them weren't too happy, but HEY...this is huge!!! So, here is Chris, with his MOM, and all 9 siblings! Wow! I'm so happy, and I know that someday they will be too!!!!! 
The craft table....
Games, and prizes for the little kids :)
Our Saturday afternoon POTLUCK! Tons of food, and fun :) 
The group site we reserved, had two huge and I mean huge...long....picnic tables that were awesome... enough room for our huge family! And I think this years family Camp Out was a huge success. Of course not everyone was there....But....It's one of those times next to Christmas and Thanksgiving, that the whole family gets together! Whew! I love it!!!! 
2 comments:
That really is such a great tradition! It looks like so much fun. I feel like packing up right now and heading out for a camp trip! What a little sneaky surprise about the new 4-wheeler. I bet you had a blast! It is nice to go as a family now. :) Good to have you back safe and sound.
Looks like so much fun. Funny reading about you heading up to a 'Skyline' drive. Seems that drive is everywhere. On our rides we head up on the mountain behind us to Skyline Drive. So - how in the world did you keep it a secret - the new 4-wheeler? So jealous. Good for you.
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