Camping and Horseback Riding! What a Perfect Weekend!

Two weekends ago, my friend Mica, her husband Greg, and her little man Eli came up to "Camp Oosterhous" so that Eli could have his first

campout! The boys were so excited and couldn't wait to show Eli the joys of camping and playing at their house... tent, campfire, marshmallows, hot dogs, campfire stories, etc.! Now Eli, has been here several times, so he was a pro at canoing and he knows that Mr. Tim will put him to work while he is here! The weather couldn't have been more perfect and Mica and Greg were wonderful campers too! The boys had a great time and everyone made it all night in their tents (now I was inside the warm house with Ben)! Somehow this camping trip managed to transpire without me taking pictures! :-(

Just when we thought things couldn't get any better, we got an invite to got to Greg/Eli's farm in DeQueen! The boys got to ride horses (Goldie, Mac & Pete) and feed the cows! I must explain that feeding the cows consisted of Mica driving the truck, and all of the boys rode in the back and tossed out food for the cows. Mica was driving and we were visiting when all of a sudden (and Mica really was paying attention) we were stuck in a big muddy hole! This resulted in mud being slung everywhere and poor Mr. Greg having to go find something to pull us out! Much to my boys delight, that "something" was a Massey tractor! This was the highlight of the day for my boys who LOVE tractors and love mud! Greg and his daddy got us out and we went back to the barn to ride horses again. The boys had a spectacular time and can't wait for another visit to the farm! After such a big weekend, the boys were worn out!

We are so glad Greg, Mica and Eli came to visit us and spend a wonderful weekend making memories!