Lake Jocassee

Lake Jocassee, what a beautiful, peaceful, serene lake....until the Scala boys showed up.  Goodness, I would say it was an "enjoyable" trip but that wasn't really the word for it.  The kids had a blast but all 5 of us and a dog sleeping in one tent is not exactly relaxing.  We tried to make the best of it.

The lake was amazing.  We brought the boat down and cruised around.  It is almost completely undeveloped with waterfalls cascading down when you would least expect them.  When we were on the lake, I felt like we were in another country.  It was perfect.....if you could ignore the toot sounds coming from the boys and E's incessant attempts to climb over the bow of the boat.  Kids, gotta love 'em.

 

 

A view of the lake at dusk

 

Now doesn't this look cozy?

 

Seriously, it was breathtaking

 

My wild children

 

At least they are cute

 

Captain Myles

 

Notice the waterfall in the background

 

Of course, faithful Gumbo keeping watch

 

Good morning, it's 6 am.  Here's the problem with the 6 am wake up call, my boys are LOUD.  At 6 they were up running around, laughing and making fart sounds.  Needless to say, all the other campers were still sleeping.  I swear I threatened time out, took away toys and I think I even cancelled Christmas.  Nothing worked.  We packed up and took off.  We were leaving that day anyway but not that early.

 

Dinner time

 

E refused to sit on a seat and constantly attempted to jump ship

 

Dad and E

 

The boys and I went for an evening stroll

 

A surprise waterfall

 

E loves her coffee

 

See???

 

The water was freezing but that didn't stop Grady.

 

It was E's first camping trip.  She did great despite the fact that she woke us all up at 6.  She is usually a late sleeper but not in a tent with 4 other people.

 

So on the drive home, Josh and I were saying that we need to figure out something else for camping.  We love camping but cramming into a tent is not fun.  I was looking at Facebook and saw this!!  Josh's aunt is selling her trailer.  We called her and she offered us a great deal.  Bye, bye tent.  We are camping in style now.  The kids can make all the fart sound at 6 in the morning and not disturb the other campers!!