Camping "Trip"

We planned to go camping with brother & sister-in-law and their friends during the 4th of July long weekend(7/3-7/5). We thought that we were going to Bir Sur, which is about one and half hours away, but in the last minute, we found that we were supposed to go to Sonoma Coast SP, which is 2 and half miles away, and according to the forecast, its temperatures were 60 in the daytime, and 50 at night...very cold. On Thursday night, my sister-in-law called and said that she's not feeling well, so she might not go, so we figured that 1. we didn't know any one in the group; 2. too far; and 3. too cold, so we didn't want to go, either.

We searched State Park camp sites near us, but except for those Walk-in sites, all others were all reserved. Ha was disappointed, but Hee looked ok. I asked him how come he wasn't upset about not going camping, he told me that he didn't like to take shower in the camp ground bathroom because he liked to use the bath tub......他也想的太遠了吧！

We have packed most of the items for the camping, and Ha and Hee have got their bags ready as well. Ha packed his own clothes and toys, and Hee brought a big bag of stuffed animals. I also prepared all the food items and snacks, too. Well, if that is the case.....instead of putting everything back, Stephen suggested that we could go camping in our backyard. Hee was all excited, but Ha wasn't willing to do that. He was still thinking of the camp fire and beach. No problem! 兵來將擋，水來土掩！ I used the small gas stove to make the camp fire to roast the marshmallows, and we agreed to go to Santa Cruz Boardwalk on Fri., so Ha was happy, too. Originally, we planned to set up the tent on Fri., because our lawn was still wet; however, later, Stephen thought that the lawn was not too wet, so we set up the tent on Thursday night. Besides marshmellows, they also asked for Hot Coco, so we drank hot coco before brushing the teeth. I guessed that in kids' mind, tent, camp fire, smores ( I didn't put the chocolate though), and hot coco equaled to a great camping experience.

Now, every one was happy, and very happy. Ha even said that it was the best camping that he has ever been to. Me, too. It was the best one for me, too. Hee even cried on Sunday morning because he really enjoyed the camping and didn't want to bag the tent.

Here are some of the video clips for our first night(7/2):

Camp Fire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoI-NGvSeVM

Set up the tent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URNeoTFgAMQ

Inside the tent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5oWhSssljs

Hot Chocolate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EarvM2KZiq0

Sleeping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKhKb6C5d0g

For photos, please watch the slide show on the side bar.