Camping in Patagonia

This past weekend we went with a group of friends down to Patagonia Lake for the weekend. It's only about an hour and fifteen minutes away...and there is water there!! A man-made lake, but a lake no-less. For this Michigan girl living in the desert, a weekend spent at the lake, is one of the very best ways to spend a weekend.

Ezra chillin' in the hammock...


I think he loved being outdoors from the time he woke up to the time he went to bed at night. And, amazingly, he slept in even later while camping than he has been at home lately. I think this means we should go camping every weekend. :)

The kiddos chalkin' it up (and Ezra experientially remembering that chalk does not taste good)...


"have you tasted how yummy these apples are??"


"what about this watermelon??"


Given that it was October, the water was a little chilly by Arizona standards, but totally swimmable if you are from the midwest. :)


...or even if just your mom is from the midwest...






We took a nice evening stroll...






The kiddos trying to figure out just where they saw the loch ness monster. And, Ezra displaying his new way of smiling for the camera...it makes me laugh every time I see him do it.


A just-before-dinner trip back to the beach.






(in case you needed an up close of this guy's face when we say "smile")


Our breakfast chefs...


The Gang (minus The Shorts who joined us for the day on Saturday!)...thanks for a fun weekend friends!