We planned on going camping the weekend of 4th of July with Wade & Krissi (Dave's sister and brother-in-law) as well as Kassie, Adam & Trevor (Dave's oldest sister, brother-in-law and nephew). Just a few days before we were planning on leaving Cole came down sick....really sick! The doctor said that he bilateral ear infections. Worse than he had had before. Luckily we were able to start him on antibiotics a few days prior, and we were still good to go camping. A week prior to this trip we got an offer we couldn't refuse to buy a 5th wheel camp trailer. Now, we don't have to miss any camping trips due to cold weather, like Memorial weekend. The camper is 27 feet long and sleeps around 8. It was so nice to have so the little boys could play and crawl around. Trevor brought his red wagon and the boys had tons of fun rolling around and playing in it together!
Cole went on his very first boat ride, and Uncle Wade even let him drive!
We took our dogs on the camping trip as well, however seeing as they're Beagles and are known to follow their noses...we had to keep them tied up most of the trip. We did get a chance to take them for a long walk with the little boys. Dave and I decided that since there weren't very many other people around we'd let them off the leash, and PRAY that they'd come back when we called. and they did! It was so wonderful! Buck even got belly deep in water!!!!! Normally he's terrified of water outside of a water dish. We drove to La Pine to La Pine to watch the fireworks. Cole was SUPER tired but thought they were pretty cool. On Monday when we got back from camping, Cole took his very first steps! It was AWESOME! Dave was even here to see! =)This past weekend we took Cole up to Packard Creek to go play in the water. This was his first time playing in something other than our bathtub. He LOVES bathtime so I had no doubts in my mind that he'd have a great time! And that he did! Splashing, Kicking and jumping! We made sure to put on plenty of sun screen!! =) Cole's 1st birthday is 2 weeks from TODAY! Can you believe it??? We're having a RACING barbecue at our house for his birthday. I'm beyond excited! Here's Cole Dancing.....
