Indian Princess' Family Camp

Just like Indian Guides, Indian Princess' has a family camp so that the Mom's can see what the Dad's and Daughters do.  WOW what a difference.  The girl's tribe is from the boys, I would attribute that to the girls being of similar age and all being little moms and making sure no one is being left out. They stick together for the most part and include everyone.  Awesome job!  So we went to a man made lake for the girls trip.  We saw much more wild life and one little Princess or should I say Warrior made sure to kill intruding insects. See below for that pic. 

One day we went to the beach (lakes edge) It was a grueling 1/4 mile if not more of walking down to the edge in rough sand and the heat well it was HOT!!!  So much that I forgot to take a picture.  Funny story: Monkey caught his first fish and I missed it.  He did it with his bare hands too.  Course it was dead and it smelled so I'm not all that sad that I missed it.  I went up to get a back massage that was offered to all the moms (yes I'll take a free massage any day) as long as I have a buddy to come with. Anyways while we were gone in that 1/2 hour Monkey "caught" his fish.  I couldn't believe it EEWW.  He thought it was totally funny of course.  Wish Daddy would have taken a picture. Oh well. ;)

 Our tent lovely 4 person.

The kids sleeping in. 

 Daddy setting up to make breakfast.

Chef Daddy.

Finishing up breakfast. 

The girls taking care of each other and remembering to include the littlest in the tribe. 

 Our tribes leaders daughter making sure Monkey is included and taking good care to make sure he's getting his beads traded and looking out for him in general. 

 Checking in on Monkey to make sure he's got it down. Awesome little gal. 

 More bead trading with the tribe.

 Dad's hanging out.

 Wiggles and Monkey after a day in the sun. Got a little sun.

 Our Warrior Princess

Indian Guides Family Camp

 So Monkey and his daddy joined Indian Guides 1/2 way through the year. Their first trip all but three dads bailed due to weather.  So their last trip of the year the Mom's and siblings get to join in the fun.  So Wiggles and I went with the boys. We got to go beach camping on a military base.  SO much fun.  I'd like to say I enjoyed all of the boys company but I was actually shocked at some of their behavior that I thought maybe I shouldn't have come.  Mind you I grew up with sisters not brothers, and I only had one cousin who was a boy.  SO these boys behavior was a bit well shocking.  I'll save you the antics that happened if you really want to know email me and I'll might give you the run down.  I remember being very thankful though for my son that weekend such a gentleman and he even spoke up when a kid was bothering him. I was a very proud Mamma. Most of the boys are 8, 9, or 10 while mine little buddy at the time was 5.5 years old.  So their is a BIG age gap.

Playing in the sand....

 Playing in the water....

Wiggles was playing with a boogie board and doing pretty good. 

Daddy hanging out by the water. 

 Hanging out at camp.

Bead trading... 

 We got a tour of a CH 146 which is what a friend from our College days flew/flies.

We all had a great time.  Not sure what the boys will be doing next year whether its Indian Guides or Cub Scouts. What ever they choose I'm sure they will have a blast! 

The other little boy

 So you hear people say oh that's the other man. Well there is another saying that's the other little boy.  I don't know what it is but this little cutie has worked his way in to my heart. Shh don't tell Monkey.  ;)  I got the privilege of watching this cutie for the day while his Daddy graduated with his Masters Degree. Then once our kids were out of school we went to meet up with everyone for the celebration. He was so easy going and loved playing with my little mans toys the time flew bye.  We went and grabbed my kids ran home real quick and then off to the celebration. Of course I tried to get him to take a nap but wouldn't take one until we were on our way downtown for dinner. My two kids in the back were trying to wake him up and I kept saying let him sleep..  It was just a power nap and were good to go.

 Let's eat cake!

Now this is what happens when you let a 7 year old have your camera. 

Some how I never got a picture of the Graduate! Go figure.  Congratulations Craig we are very proud of you~