The Big Finish

This last weekend we went camping AGAIN, but this time it was with my family. We always go to the same campground called Morman Bend just beyond Stanley. It has been tradition since... well since I can remember, I love it! I also love that I am getting to share those traditions with my own family! It was a blast and I just love spending time with everyone!

We rafted the river and although it was very cold it was very fun! Maddex had a blast with grandpa and nearly fell asleep on the slow parts!

Addi, Maddex, and Baylee were so filthy every day from playing in the dirt and sand! (Thank goodness for hot springs!) Uh yes Maddex does have a dirt mustache and goatee, he is a boy get over it!

Jett was having fun in the sand and really liked digging his feet into the mud. He was not a huge fan of the cold cold water but he soon got used to it!

After playing in the sand my fat rolly polly son had sand in places I can not mention, so we stuck him in a bucket and let him splash while we washed him off.

We always go fishing and usually I do really well, this year I was more concerned with not falling in while holding one of my children in my arms. So this is the only fish I got to reel in! It was fun to see Maddex's face when we finally caught a fish!

Maddex LOVED to watch his daddy catch all the fish especially the "big one" as Mad put it (only like 8")! This pic he is yelling WAHOO! He is very proud to have such an awesome Dad!

All the grandkiddos except Jett and new baby to come in Dec. They were racing and that was just a fiasco but very hilarious! Down the line starting on the left. Dax, Addison, Baylee, and Maddex.

Maddex getting ready to go "Shishing" with his Batman "Shishing pole"

Addi had a princess pole Baylee had a Dora the Explorer pole and Maddex with his Batman pole. Take a look at Addi with her hand in her pocket like "Please I am a professional, I do this all the time!"

The teeny tiny fish Chris caught for the kids. Good thing they didn't care they just thought it was SO cool!

More hot springs pics this is Maddex jumping off a rock into a not very deep pool, What can I say he is just a daredevil. He loves life and tries it all!

I am pretty sure Maddex almost gave my Dad a heart attack jumping off those rocks!

I know I am risking my life and will certainly be disowned for posting this picture of us in the hot springs but I like it and I think Dax's, Crystal's and my face are priceless in this pic!

First thing Maddex does when we get to the campsite is run to the water and of course falls in. Fully clothed and drenched from head to toe, a great beginning to a great weekend.

Thanks Poole family it is always a blast and I love you all! Cant wait for next year, only 358ish days until we do it all over again!