Winter Excursion 7, Day 56

Nicole and I went to Lowe's this morning and picked up most of the material I needed to build her Window Seats in the FROG (Family Room Over Garage). She's been wanting me to build these for a few years and I figured I better get it done before I'm to old (which won't be long). 

Back at the house we got everything unloaded and got the garage partially set up to start construction tomorrow. I'll post picks over the next few days.

We gathered up all our things and drove back to camp. Weather has been really cold and we used a bunch of propane keeping the camper warm while we were gone.

I got a chance to set up my favorite gift (Kennedy picked it out), I've been wanting one of these for years and it's a joke between Cath and I.

I actually want a 20 footer, but Cath has put her foot down...NO!!!!!

We had an early dinner and I was in bed by 2000, Cath wasn't far behind. We will both sleep like bears!

Winter Excursion 7, Day 55

Merry Christmas!

The Kiddos got us up super early,  like around 0400. We managed to stay in bed until 0600.

Before I could even have coffee Wesley was counting all the gifts under the tree. He was particularly looking for ones that had his name on it.

After posing for a photo before the ruckus started, the Kiddos handed out all the presents. A fun time was had by all!

The weather got a little warmer in the afternoon and Kennedy tried out her new camping lounge.

Wesley got a game of Risk, so we had a two hour match in the afternoon.

The snacking and cookie eating continued all day.

Nicole & Brian worked on one of the hardest puzzles I've ever seen. It took hors just to get the border done!

After a super Christmas Dinner of Beef tenderloin everyone spent time on the couches and relaxed. It's been a wonderful holiday and a long couple of days! I think everyone was asleep by 2130.

  

Winter Excursion 7, Day 54

It's Christmas Eve!

I left the camper right after breakfast to fill our propane tank. The temps last night were exactly as forecast, 18 degrees! We are going through some propane.

We got to the Kid's and Kiddo's house right at lunch time. Everyone had a fun afternoon snacking on Christmas cookies, playing games, and just relaxing. Even Kaylee made herself at home in Ringo's bed.

We had our traditional Low Country Boil for dinner and it was yummy as usual.

After dinner we were entertained by the Kiddos with their Christmas Rendition.

After the show we all watched a movie and tried to get the Kiddos to go to sleep so Santa could do his thing. I think it was midnight before everyone was in bed!

Winter Excursion 7, Day 53

I dropped Cath off at the Kid's house. They are having a cookie painting party and gift exchange for some of the neighbor kids. I headed back to camp!

Kaylee and I got a short walk in and id some camp chores. The wind is howling so I battened down the hatches. When this front passes are temps are going from 50 to 18!

Later in the afternoon I picked Cath up and we did some last minute food shopping. The store was packed! On the way back to the camper we went to McClellanville to pick up some fresh shrimp.

Back at camp we did our Christmas gift wrapping. Had a few toddies, a nice dinner, a movie, then off to bed.

Winter Excursion 7, Day 52

We ran in to town this morning for a few last minute things before the holiday. We were back at camp by 1300.

The weather finally cooperated and I was able to ride the e-bike on the trails here. I did 11 miles, the bike rides really nice. Saw this mushroom along the way. It was the only one I saw.

We spent the rest of the afternoon at camp and then left to meet the Kids and Kiddos for dinner. We went to the new Home Team BBQ in Mt Pleasant. A good time was had by all. Here's a few pics.

Here's Wesley being crazy on the outdoor fireplace. It was not burning!

Brain & Nicole. Thanks for dinner!

Nicole and her mini-me, Kennedy.

Here' Mary (Nicole's Mom) with Kennedy. Mary is from Ft Myers, FL and has been dealing with hurricane damage for months!

Kennedy doing a crazy selfie!

And the whole group at the table. We had a really good time.

Back at camp we didn't even finish a movie we started. Just headed off to bed.

 

Winter Excursion 7, Day 51

We all slept in a little this morning, it was a late night. While getting my first cup of coffee the Kiddos decided to get in bed together as I had broke down the table where Wes was sleeping. Craziness' ensued!

Finally got Kennedy out of the bed and made it back into a couch. Wes decided to sleep on the floor!

We all had breakfast and then played games, as it's been raining all night and all morning. After a nice walk we had a quick lunch and then another Christmas movie. After the movie it was time to pack up the Kiddo's stuff and head for home.

After we dropped them off we headed back to the camper.

A nice dinner, maybe a movie, then off to dream land. It's been another fun, crazy day, but super fun!

 

Winter Excursion 7, Day 50

Back at the Kiddo's house today I got pictures of the Ginger Bread Houses. 

Here's the one Kennedy and I worked on. It came out great!

This one was made by Wesley and his buddies. It also came out great!

Got this pic of a worn out puppy. Ringo is about 6 months old now.

Mid afternoon we headed back to camp with Wesley. Bri, Nicole, and Kennedy arrived at camp around 1900 after basketball practice. We all had a nice dinner, then Bri and Nicole left.

After a Christmas movie we all went to bed. It's been a long day!