Unfortunately that came to a halt one day when the girls and I were out playing in the wash. Nick had been chasing our dog and when he came back he saw an illegal walking towards us. As soon as the illegal saw Nick he turned and walked away. No more backyard adventures. We needed a way to get our family some "wide open spaces". Nick and I love the outdoors but aren't so keen on sleeping on the ground so...Popup Joe joined our family. We love Joe (born 1989) and have absolutely loved our home away from home.
Popup Joe has a king size bed, a queen size bed and even the baby's wee little bed (playpen) fits in! There is a sink, stove and lots of little storage compartments.
Our 1st Popup adventure was to the Huachuca Mountains in Sierra Vista for the 4th of July. The road to the top was really steep & switchback but worth all the fear once you got to the top. This is a picture of Carr Peak. We didn't realize how long of a hike it was but once we start something doggonit...we're gonna finish it. It took over 4 hours and a game of "Mother May I take 2 steps backwards? No, but you may take 20 flying pegasus steps forward."Our girls really are troopers.
The girls loved our first camping trip...everything of course except the hike! Kalee made a boat out of leaves. The girls made those little boats the entire 2nd day. They would make them and then sail them down the little stream we were camped by. They kept doing experiments using big and small leaves and even used a stick to make a mast. We feel so blessed to have those two gals. They sure keep life exciting!
My handsome Hansens.
7 comments:
Looks like a fun campout! We need to camp more too because with 3 boys - they will have a blast -they love getting dirty.
You all look great! I love camping and wish we went more often.
Awesome! Be careful not to get addicted now :) Love the pictures!!
Your girls look so big! Mikaela didn't even recognize them, she used to know them, but today she said, "Who are they?" Couldn't even remember! Man our Tucson days are fading away :)
I love pop-up Joe!!! Such a fantastic idea. I'm excited to keep up more on your blog.
Hi Rebecca! Your girls are so beautiful! I can't believe they went on a 4 hour hike. Amazing.
We are also very familiar with the flying pegasus. You look great! Where did you find Joe? I would love you to email me about Mr. Popup Joe. I think we might like to get a Runaround Sue. What a great idea!
My email is clb232 {at} yahoo {dot} com.
aaaahhhh....i LOVE that you're going to keep a blog. it's such a fun and easy way to keep in touch when our phone calls are so few and far between. the post that nick did about cason being born brought tears to my eyes...it was so sweet. what a good man you have there. i can't wait to live close again and hang out...good friends are hard to come by! i'm looking forward to more posts and pictures!!
You guy's are the funnest parents! I love your blog. I'm looking forward to reading many more posts! :)
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