Finally!

[AZsix]

We finally got our first camping trip of 09 under out belts. Due to being laid off and having some camper issues we have not been able to camp. We got back today from two nights at Houston Mesa CG in Payson, AZ. This is a great cg that is a favorite of the kids. Partly due to the cg itself but mostly because about 10 minutes away is a swimming hole in the East Verde River. The weather was a little warm (upper 90's) but the nights were beautiful. I had to put the flaps up last night as I got a little chilly. The kids had a great time swimming and catching crayfish and little fish. We had a lot of fun last night at the campfire buy telling a story with each person adding one word at a time to it. I took the four kids by myself as my wife had a lot of work and school to attend to. It was a nice break for her and a nice opportunity for me to spend some time with the kids before I go away fro work for a month beginning Monday.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and doing as much camping as possible. I am hoping to get out more in the fall and winter.

[oreo57]

Gary,glad to hear you got out and enjoyed your time with the kids, hope you get many more trips in this year.

[maromeo]

Gary,

We missed you here. We went to Ponderosa campground for 5 nights the first week of June. It was really nice during those days.  We have yet to try Houston Mesa. I like the fact there is water nearby.  That sounds really great. Things will be starting to get a little busier for us soon. School starts Aug. 10 and Soccer season starts right after Labor Day and goes until Feb/Mar.  Lets try to meet up somewhere along the way. Glad all is going well for you. Hope to see you all soon.

Mary Romeo

[SCmomma]

glad you enjoyed your trip........liked your idea about adding a word as you went around the campfire.........SCmomma

[cjpoppin]

Good to hear you were able to get out and enjoy the family under the stars.. Sometimes it's just darn good to get away and have some fun and not worry about finding a job, paying those bills, etc.  It'll all be there when you get home so find some more time to get out and play with the family....Glad you found some work just sorry you'll be gone for a month.  Anyway keep on family camping and making those memories.....cw

[AZCAMPPINAL]

Great that you were able to get out. Where at along the East Verde ? Flowing Springs, Waterwheel ? I was camping for a week last week at Blue Ridge Campground and my brother was nearby at Rock Crossing. Since I bought my popup this year I have been taking a week trip instead of the usuall 4 day trips.