Apples to Apples, weddings, and stinky fish

We camped in Hope for the first time this weekend. It was Lilah's first time camping. She camps like a pro, we will have to go again before winter!!

This is a photo of Lilah and Jess.
All she could say this weekend was " She is so cute! I LOVE her!"
A friend of ours got married there, and, although we weren't going to offer up our opinions, decided to be there for him and his girls.
It was horrific. The man marrying the two was so nervous! He kept reading the directions "Ask Steve to do take her hand..." It was actually quite funny and endearing. The bride was VERY frustrated. The bride's mom wasn't talking to the bride, the maid of honor didn't approve, I think half the people there didn't approve, and most important, I don't think the kids approved... *sigh* it was a very interesting wedding.
Aside from the dead rotting fish smell, the tiny, nasty flies, the over-full outhouses, and the overall sense that no one really approved of this wedding, it was a nice time. We played the game Apples to Apples with Jess, Emma, Colton, Jim and Mai Li. Jess, Mai Li and I made Lilah laugh until WE couldn't laugh anymore. I ate cheetos, $400 cake, chili and a beef hotdog (which, later, I incredibly regretted). I woke up in the middle of the night sometime to find the moon, just a little too full to see the wide grin of the Cheshire cat. The stars where out, twinkling brightly, making me forget, thankfully, of the gastrointestinal difficulties I was experiencing. The night was beautiful, and just on the chilly side. It made me appreciate the warm solace of the tent trailer - complete with snoring teenagers, husband, and cozy little baby, who was happy sleeping between her mommy and daddy.
Snuggling into the covers I realized just how thankful I was for what I had. I had a loving husband, a beautiful child, and incredible family and friends.
What more could I possibly want?




INDOOR PLUMBING!
Yes, please!!
We enjoyed our showers immensely when we got home.