Camp Nelson

Every summer, Gene and I host "Camp Nelson" for the little kids (and some big kids too!). It's a time to play in the creek, chase lightening bugs, fish, swim, boat, feed horses and go on nature walks. Kid heaven. First group was Maddy & Kate (Carole's girls), ages 15 & 13. In addition to the above mentioned activities, this summer included driving lessons for Maddy in my old Jeep. I mean, what could go wrong? She'd drive off into a pasture? Anyway, she did just fine.

This is Gene's new, old boat. So now we have 2, 40 year old boats. Anyway, this one is more family friendly than his bass boat and it has a swim ladder.

The next batch started out with Gene's son, Andy and his wife Kristin driving out Saturday morning with their son Brody, daughter Hadley and Carole's youngest daughter, Sofe. Andy, Kristin & Hadley stayed until Monday morning and Gene's daughter Jenna showed up Sunday evening. A houseful. Aunt Jenna stayed the rest of the week, giving Gene and I an extra pair of eyes and hands.

As always, a good time was had by all, and Gene and I were exhausted! We're really glad we can do this, give them lifelong memories, and not just for them!