First Family Camping Trip {Paradise Canyon}

Derek & I used to go camping together in college & then as newlyweds, but we haven't gone camping since having kids. Here's a quick flashback to what I *think* was our first camping trip in college to Helen, GA over Fall Break 2005, which would have been our senior year.

We've always wanted to take our kids camping someday, but we've put it off over the years primarily b/c we were terrified no one would sleep. ;)   But a couple months ago when Shelby mentioned the idea of camping, we just decided to go for it this summer! And I'm so glad we did! Despite 100 degree heat, everyone had a blast & slept great! We went to a place called Paradise Canyon that I'd never even heard of before, but it was only a quick 25-30min drive from our house. It was the perfect spot! We headed out to our campsite as soon as Derek got home from work this past Friday evening, and then we were back home for lunch on Sunday. Now for picture overload! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kids loved it & have already asked when we can go back, so I think it's safe to say we'll be doing this again soon! Maybe next time we'll go in the Fall or the Spring though . ;)