Sunday, April 25, 2010

Camping in Joshua Tree National Park

We loaded the car on Friday and headed to Joshua Tree National Park. After driving through 5 campsites (which were all full) we finally ended up in this site near Cottonwood Spring. This was our first camping trip as a married couple. I was quite impressed with Joseph's camping skills... obviously an eagle scout!

The highlight... s'mores, of course! This is James' first bite out of the marshmallow. At this moment, he was saying "mmm"!

It takes true love to eat something out of an 18 month-year-old's hands.

David was especially excited about sleeping in a tent. Despite a rough night, James woke up pretty happy but completely conked during our hike.

The neatest part of Joshua Tree were all the huge boulders. David couldn't wait to climb them. We wish we had a few of these in our backyard...


David was really a trooper and made it the whole way on our 2.5 mile hike. This is a view of the desert from Mastadon Peak. We truly enjoyed ourselves, especially being able to get away for a while from modern living. The world is truly a beautiful place and I am grateful that we were able to get out and be in it.

4 comments:

Denise said...

good for you guys! WE have yet to try a family camping trip. Maybe next time we can do it together! I think the kids would love it. I was surprised to see joseph eating out of your 18 month olds hand! It really is true love!

Jamie and Erin said...

I love Joshua Tree! We lived so close to the park and got to visit often--I sure do miss it! Glad you had a good time!

Laurel said...

How cute! I love that s'mores pic of James. :)

So when are you coming up for another visit? :D

vanessa said...

Good for you! Very impressive going while pregnant! I did that once (4 months pregnant) and said NEVER AGAIN! Unless I am in a trailer on a bed. Which I did (6 months pregnant) and again NEVER AGAIN! So for me I avoid camping while pregnant at any stage :)