Lucas goes camping

Mommy and Daddy took me camping for the first time last weekend. We went to Alexander Springs in Ocala. It was pretty fun. On Friday Daddy packed the car full of camping and baby gear which was high that you couldn't see out the back. On the way to the campground the jug of water almost fell on Melanie when Daddy had to put on the brakes. She was so scared she jumped into Mommy's lap in the front seat. Daddy fixed it so it wouldn't fall on her again, but she kept one eye on it the whole trip there. When we got to the campsite our friends had already started to set up camp. Uncle Chad, Aunt Tara, Cooper, Derek, Dan, and Brigid were all there waiting for us (since we had to stove needed to make dinner). We got our tent all set up and Mommy gave me dinner while everyone cooked. I passed out early, but Mommy said everyone ate dinner and hung out around the campfire. It was cold Friday night. Mommy had me all bundled up so I wasn't very chilly, but her and Daddy sure snuggled close (even after I squeezed in between them). They realized the error of their ways (too many layers of clothes worn to bed and nothing between the air mattress and the ground) and figured out a better way to sleep sat night that was much warmer. On Sat we went for a walk on a typical Florida trail. Mommy showed off her mad skills because she could feed me and walk at the same time. Go Mommy! Mommy and Daddy had to take turns carrying me because I'm starting to get heavy and they forgot the snugglie at home. The next time we went for a walk Mommy and Daddy used their bed sheet to make a snugglie/wrap to help hold me close in order to save their arms. Sat afternoon Daddy and the boys went for a swim in the chilly spring. I wanted to go too, but Mommy said it would be too cold for me so I stayed behind with Cooper and Uncle Chad and decided to take a nap in the hammock with Mommy. I think I like camping except for some little bug called a tick that got on me and Daddy from our earlier walk. I thought Mommy was going to freak out. Daddy said it was little and we found it right away and told Mommy not to worry. She called the pediatrician who said it was fine unless I started not feeling well or acting funny. Even with that, overall it was a very relaxing weekend. On Sunday after breakfast it started to rain for a few minutes. No one seemed too happy about collapsing camping gear while it sprinkled. At least they got it all down before it started to pour.