Thursday, March 17, 2016

Camping at the Fennimore Cabin - a new family tradition

We found the perfect repeat vacation spot for our family! 
It's a rustic little cabin (no electric or plumbing) that sleeps 7 and is nestled in the valley of rolling hills. I can't gush enough about this place and the boys agree. It was awesome!

Morning 1. The twins at the breakfast table. Always ready for a meal. 

Finner hanging out in one of the loft beds. 



Daddy taught our boys the important life lesson of chopping wood and starting fires. 

The older boys really took to the task of splitting the wood. 

Finn was the first to split a massive log on his own. 

Oliver was soon to follow. 

Weston was so happy to spend so much time outside. 

The twins exploring their new yard. 


Chalk! Best $4 spent this weekend. 


Mark and I challenged the boys to build a bridge that was sturdy and functional. 
They succeeded!

Weston decided that residing under the bridge suited him better. 

They also built a fort. Again, taking their time to design and work together. 

They practiced their safe fire skills. 

Mark spent most of his weekend in front of a campfire, or grill or campstove. And he loved it. 

Waiting out the rain inside. 

On the way home we stopped at Cave Of The Mounds. We all really liked it and the boys learned a lot. 
As a bonus, Mark's parents drove all the way out there and joined us for the tour. The boys were so surprised. 








Afterwards, the boys enjoyed a little fossil dig (snore) before heading home. 

1 comment:

Keegan said...

So where is this place? Looks awesome! Also, you and Mark are so good at encouraging innovation in your boys!