July 3 - 6, 2008 Fourth of July at CranHill Ranch

For years Mom and Dad's church has had their campout at CranHill Ranch every year, but we have never camped their as a family. What a blast we had!
Mom and Dad went out with us on Thursday night. So....we spent all day on the 4th of July at the campground. They kids got to decorate their bikes and ride in a parade behind a big fire truck that was spraying water everywhere. The staff had painted some of the horses to look like "My Little Ponies" which the girls loved.

Friday afternoon, after holiday activities in town, Cory, Catherine, Joshua, Shawn, Erin, and Owen all came out in their trailers. This is first extended period of time that the kids have been able to play together. Normally, it is just the few hours here and there when we get together for birthdays and holidays. The boys formed their own little "Boys Club". They would tell secrets on the playground, built their own pretend campfires and just plain ran and chased each other. They really melded together and had a great time "being boys".

The kids got to go on pony rides, pet rabbits, see the horses, go swimming, and many other things. The campground was full of things to do, including a hike into the back woods to get water from a fresh water spring.

Thanks CranHill for a great weekend of family fun.
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