In July we took a trip up Shenandoah mountains. to do some camping and hiking. It's not Quite the same as Utah but we will take what we can get.

Alyssa and Claire had a fun exploring the area while we set up camp.

Then they had fun playing in the tents after we got them set up.


I made my favorite dutch oven dinner, and then I made my favorite aloha cake afterwards.

Hanging out enjoying our dessert.

The next day we got up and went on a hike up to a waterfall.

When we got to the base of the water fall the kids had a great time playing in the water.

After a few minutes hanging out Ryan and Nate decided to take the girls up the the top of the waterfall.

Alyssa loved playing in the waterfall but had to strip down because she didn't like getting all wet.
When we got back to our campsite we found out there were bears roaming around so we got in our cars and drove around to find them and get a closer look.

On our way back home we stopped by Luray Caverns and took the tour through the cave.

It was such a huge cave and was really amazing to walk through. Alyssa loved when they played the organ during our tour.


It was a great weekend, but we are ready to head back home to a shower and our beds!