First camping trip of 2015

We had a nice time on our first camping trip. Every year, when the state parks turn the water on, we head to Bennett Springs State Park. Normally we have friends meet up with us but this year was different. One couple moved away to Texas. Another couple has a daughter who is ill and another friend, went last weekend and had things to do this year. Even though, it was the two of us, and the dogs, we had a nice time.

Saturday morning. Jake enjoying the cool weather,

Rainbow trout in the hatchery

Fishing along the river. 

trail along the river,

Pretty flower

Campground, where we like to camp, from across the river. This campground is full hookup. There are more campgrounds up the hill but are not full hookup. 

Hiking trail along the river. 

Turkey vulture and buzzards dining on trout pieces.

Friday evening. My husband taking a nap.

The Robins were fighting this weekend. This guy chased off all the other males.

Another pretty flower along the trail.

Walking with the boys

My husband is golfing today and I'm loading the camper but at a slow pace. I'm enjoying the birds singing and kicking back with my fur babies. I did manage to take a walk in the woods to look for mushrooms. Didn't find any morels but I did take some photos.

Heading into the woods

Pretty little flowers in the woods

The May Apples are up. This pond/overgrown puddle I call the mosquito pit.

I've always loved these purple flowers

Dudley swimming in the Mosquito Pit. 

Heading back out of the woods. No mushrooms but I bet the ticks found me. 

Dogwood tree in bloom

The Dogwood flowers are so pretty

The crab apple in full bloom

Jefferson City's Easter Egg Hunt

When my kids were little, the Jefferson City Jaycee's Easter Egg hunt, was a annual tradition. My parents, myself and my son and daughter, would all go to Memorial Park to hunt eggs. The brightly colored plastic eggs would have candy in them and was always a big hit in town for the little ones. This year, my grandson Mason, is old enough to hunt the bright colored eggs. He refused to take a nap so we weren't sure how his humors would be. He started off slow, but after a bit, had it all figured out. Tomorrow the Easter Bunny will be here to hide the real eggs we colored on Friday. Happy Easter to everyone!

Mason says he's ready to hunt eggs

Families lined up around the 2 to 3 years old area. Waiting for the countdown 

3,2,1...Go! 

Mason grabbing two at a time. He's got the hang of it. 

Still a few eggs left in our area. 

April 1st 2015

Happy April Fools Day! I love the warm weather and all the flowers and I'm ready to do some camping. This is the first time we have mowed this year.

Another warm Saturday

It was chilly earlier in the week. One day, we didn't even make it out of the forties. Today is in the seventies and it's a gorgeous day to play with my grandson and look at the flowers.

crocus 

off to the woods to explore

tiny flowers in the moss

Forsythia starting to bloom

Signs of Spring

The peepers are singing their songs very loud lately. I love hearing these little peepers, they are a welcome sign of Spring. The pollen has also been on the rise but I'm ready for warmer days, morel mushrooms and camping season. 

I spotted this little nest in the shrubs by the flowers. 

What do herding dogs do when there is nothing to heard, they heard each other. 

FatCat enjoying the warmer temperatures. 

More photos from the RV show

I took a lot of photos yesterday. My husband and I have a list of must haves . We would like a slide in the living area. I would prefer a large area, no island in it. A tub not a shower and I'd really like a bunk house. An outside shower would be nice as well. Even though mine is lacking all those things, there is one thing I really love about it; it's paid for.

This is the one we liked the most. Fit most our needs but less storage space. 

The bathroom I want