Winter Camp Out - Yes, I know it's almost June

The Hillers go camping every Memorial Day weekend - I enjoy camping, but the idea of camping with an 8 month old, in a tent, in the cold, was a bit daunting. We went up to Kyle Canyon, so just about an hour away. Every 1,000 feet in elevation, we dropped about 5 degrees. So by the time we reached 9,000 feet, it was about 40 degrees, at 11:30 in the morning. We packed all of our stuff to stay the night, but planned on not staying if it got too cold. Even though it was snowing off and on, we decided to tough it out and stay.

The view from our tent

I've decided that camping is all about the food - I think I really stayed so I could have these amazing pineapple doughnut treats - cake doughnuts, cut in half, layered with a slice of pineapple, butter and brown sugar then wrapped in foil and cooked on the fire. Carmely, hot and yummy! I ate two. Plus we had steaks, bacon, eggs, the works.

Claire bundled up in her way too big coat

And plus, Claire saw snow for the first time, had a good time with cousin Noah, and slept in our tent all bundled up. I think she had fun, and I am glad we stayed.

Claire and Noah

Now for the worst part about camping - unpacking and cleaning all the smokey clothes, tents, sleepings bags, etc.