Backyard Camping

     This past weekend was Memorial Weekend. We really wanted to go to Virginia Beach, but recent budget cuts would not allow it. So, Kaylee had been talking about wanting to camp in our backyard. I bought a tent when they were on sale last fall and thought we'd try it out.

     Kaylee is a light sleeper and I knew that would be our biggest obstacle. We pretended we were camping and made dinner entirely on the campfire and grill. We roasted marshmallows and made smores. We slept on an air mattress and in sleeping bags. It was going to be a cool night. The low was about 45 degrees.

Getting the tent ready for our Memorial Weekend camp out. 

Aaron and Kaylee by the fire pit. 

     None of us slept very well. The strange noises kept us awake. We were cold in the middle of the night. Overall, it was a good experience. In the morning, I asked Kaylee if she liked it. She said, "Meh, it was ok." I guess we are off the hook when it comes to tent camping. One night was enough. At least for a little while....