Right Now with Jenn-o: Camping!!!

Camping!!!

Oh how I love camping. Terry and I are Superstars when it comes to planning and packing. We act as a well-oiled machine; he crams all of our stuff into the perfect configuration in my little square Scion XB and I can set up camp in fifteen minutes. We pulled into the Crystal Cove Laguna Beach Campground, set up and immediately ran to the beach. Allison was so excited exploring shells, crabs and foaming waves. After a quick dip in the great Pacific Ocean it was time to cook dinner. Trader Joe’s curried chicken, pita bread and fresh mozzarella cheese and those SUPER addicting Pirate’s Booty! YUM! We like to camp with style, even though we do love a good weenie roast as well.

Allie was so excited to sleep in the tent; well actually she was really excited to jump all over Mommy and Daddy as they were trying to sleep in the tent. This girl is going to be a terror at sleep-overs; she never wants to miss the party and with an iron will stays awake so as not to miss a single memory. I do admire her zest for life, that unshakeable determination to experience everything around her. I like naps.

On Saturday morning we all got up early. When I mean all I am talking about the entire campground, all of the kids in all of the other sites were really excited and felt the need to shriek at ear piercing decibels. Allie loved this kicked me out of the tent so we could participate as well. I weaved my sleepy way to the bathroom. First things first in the morning, no matter where I am there is a schedule people! So after the schedule we ate Fig Breakfast Bars, Bananas (not me those things are yucky!) and some more Pirate’s Booty. Terry joined us and we decided it was time to hit the beach again. Since this was a really quick trip, I could only get one night, it was now time to pack up camp. And I will tell you the people next to us sat there with opened mouth amazement at the speed and grace with which Terry and I packed up that campsite. I am not being sarcastic; they were talking and then just stopped and stared. I rolled, stuffed, organized and stacked all of the paraphernalia while Terry maneuvered car seats and used his tetris skills. See video games are good for you. Allison ran back and forth between the growing pile of items to be packed and the car shouting and giving orders like any good manager would do.

A day at the beach enjoying the water and dolphin sightings, Terry went free diving and tried very hard to swim with the dolphins but they were more interested in finding fish then playing. O well, maybe next time. All in all, it was a great birthday present for Terry. We are going to have to do this again.