Extreme camping at 6 degrees fahrenheit

The cutest campers I know

We've had some seriously chilly weather lately in Virginia. The last few days we've awaken to 4 degree mornings with a high of 20. Needless to say, William and I have had to get creative on spending most our days inside. After a week, I was somewhat tapped out of ideas.


Enter Dada.

November 07, William's first hike

He's our hiker, camper, fisher, archer, biker, kayaker, hunter, outdoor loving man. He's taken William on numerous outdoor excursions which the little guy has enjoyed to no end.

November 07

You say, "William, do you want to go on a hike?" and he'll gleefully answer, "a-huh, bubbles?" This of course means "yes, and let's throw some rocks in the river to make bubbles while we're at it." That said, Dada's bag of tricks is never empty. He's the best. Dada came up with the greatest Friday night activity William has experienced in awhile.

Pitching the tent in our "rugged and disasterous" living room

A CAMP OUT.

Listening for wild animals

My two boys pitched their very own tent in the living room on Friday night. They each had a sleeping bag, canteen (aka sippy cup for W, water for Dada), a flashlight, and warm clothes. Once they were hunkered down and the living room lights were off, it was as if my boys were deep in the wild woods of Virginia. I went on upstairs, but I heard Dada going over animal noises with William.

Day after camping. How many wheels fit inside this tent?

William's list of camping supplies: Footed Wheels Jams - his choice of camping attire Canteen - a sippy cup of water Sleeping bag - from Santa 3 warm blankets - one must be the digger/construction truck blanket 60 plus wheels - trucks, race cars, diggers, tractor, school buses, you get the idea Head lamp - for making doggie hand puppets on the ceiling