Look who went camping?

We did!!
We returned last night from the Holt Family Campout. this was our 1st time camping with the kids and we are still recovering ;)

Although our kids don't really get it yet, this was an amazing opportunity for multi-ethnic families to gather and kids to be with others from similar family backgrounds. There were children there born in: Korea, China, Ecuador, India, USA, Thailand, and the Phillipines (and other countries that I can't remember). Kids ranged from typically developing to profound physical and/or mental disabilities. There were 80 families participating!

I was told that this is an especially important week for the teens and they will sometimes even write college application essays about this annual campout (this was the 20th anniversary).

The kids did GREAT and did not want to leave. Cal was totally independent on his new 2 wheel bike and would disappear for 20 minute stretches. He was very responsible and always checked back in with me or met me where he said he would be going. Wink had a hard time with his pain and insomnia, but he made it through.

We pre-registered for next year already. Anyone want to come along? ;)