A Week of Adventure and Fun!

Last week Emma and I went on an adventure. I guess it actually started a little bit before that on the Friday. Chad, Emma, Finlay and I all packed into our vehicle with a week's worth of supplies to go camping for just over a week. (A huge thank you here to my brother Lindon and sis-in-law Denise for the use of their trailer!). We did go to the lake with Emma last year as well but not for as long and she wasn't quite as mobile. I was so looking forward to getting out of the city for a while and we ended up having a wonderful time. It's surprising how much "stuff" I ended up having to pack for just Emma and I for the week! We managed to get it all in our vehicle though and there was still enough room for Emma's "guys" (her stuffies).

The weather was beautiful the majority of the time even if it did get quite hot. We had a way to keep cool though thanks to Gramma...

After a fun weekend with Daddy it was time for him to come back home for the week. Emma, Finlay and I stayed in Lindon's trailer and Gramma was in her trailer. We had a fun week filled with beach time, park time, a trip into Stettler for some shopping and just enjoying being in the peace and quiet. I was surprised that there was basically no one else out there and both mornings that we went to the beach we had it totally to ourselves. I so enjoyed not hearing traffic or horns or sirens! It was so dark at night as well without the streetlights. I have missed that kind of quiet.

 Every morning Emma would have cuddle time with Minnie and share what she calls her "candy medicine" (probiotics) with her. It was pretty cute.

 Playing in the lake. Always a little timid at first and then of course once it's time to leave she doesn't want to.

 Lots of quality time and memory making with Gramma.

 Swinging on the big girl swing!

 Eating half of one of Daddy's giant freezies. Yum!

 She blew it up by herself and she was quite excited about that!

 More lake time. She loved floating around and riding in Gramma's boat (kayak).

 Blowing bubbles!

 Down time in the trailer having a snack and watching a video.

 Off to Stettler for some shopping.

 Being goofy with the camera.

We also went to Red Deer one day where Emma had lots of fun playing with her cousins and with the bunny which she loved very much as you will see. She was sad to leave and waved and blew kisses out the vehicle window.

We got back to the lake just in time for a nasty storm to blow through. Emma and I snuggled up and watched a video and had popcorn while the wind blew and the rain came down and the thunder and lightning were crashing and flashing. Gramma was in her trailer watching the storm and said a bolt of lightning came awfully close to hitting the trailer we were in. So thankful for God's protection! Emma was so brave during it all and it was pretty precious when at one point all she said was "Hold Emma'. 

I gladly did so.

I loved watching Emma transform while we were there. She is quite timid when it comes to new things and especially if it involves getting dirty or walking through tall grass and things like that. By the end of the week she was running everywhere and her legs were scratched up and she would be so dirty by bedtime. It was so good for her in so many ways! I loved watching her enjoying and discovering the world around her.

It was finally time for Daddy to come back and that night we had a fire and she had her first roasted hot dog and Doritos. The Doritos were definitely the hit of the night!

We had such a good week and I am so glad that we went. It was a week filled with fun and laughter and milestones and making memories. I would definitely do it again but next time Daddy has to be there too. We missed him so much and it was just too long to be apart. 

Thanks again Lindon and Denise!!!