First camping trip of the summer

We went to Redlodge to camp with the Rudolphs and Samuelsons.  We ended up with quite a party.  Nathan's parents, Simon, Shena and Cohen, Jane also camped further down the road.  Justen's parents came up on Saturday for the day.  It was rather cold and rained off and on Sat.  It was fun but I think Sunday morning I hit my limit with cold and smoke.  I finally (3 days later) still smell smoke.  I am so glad I live the 21st century.  I told Nathan I would probably never have survived as a pioneer woman. 

Marshmellows!  

They actually worked and tasted just like the real thing!  They even toasted beautifully!   I will make them for every camping trip, however they are time consuming.

water and honey boil until 250 degrees

gelatin and water

 whip it all together along with salt and vanilla

 it takes about 12 minutes

 still going.....

this picture is sideways, but they are in a dish drying.  They aren't even as sticky as I thought.  The next day Cozi cut them into squares.

one of the marshmellows roasting

 fishing at Greenabough Lake

catching worms

 1, 2, 3 and go.....

Only Bjorn and Hannelora caught 2 fish, but they were too small so they had to go back

Aunt Shena helping take the fish off, cuz I am not touching the thing!

 The kids liked to think we were hoboes eating hobo stew! 

 Whittling...

Cozi looooovvvves baby Cohen

Shena

 Nathan and trying brie cheese Jen brought

 still not sure if he likes it....

 ok, it's not so bad if I take teeny tiny bites...

 Carol, Jane and De

Watching Mr. Justen catch a fish in the river

It was so cool, he caught one right away.  I was so excited for the kids to eat fresh fish.  They love it so.

 rainbow trout

 Analise was enamored with it, she called it Rosie

 Justen cleans the fish and even lets Hannelora do a little bit.  He showed them the anatomy of a fish.  They loved every moment of it!

 Grunt......  I am man over fire.....  I cook lots of steak....

 He was so happy with himself!  He loved every moment.  Maybe I should get a huge fire pit/stove and I won't have to cook anymore!