We Got Grass!!

Camping with the family

We went camping with four dogs and nine people.... It was quite the experience!! Our family always does a weekend camping trip once a year. We went to Farragut State Park this year, so it wasn't too far of a drive for most of us. This was our last camping trip with just my parents, us kids and our spouses. Next year my youngest brother and his wife will have a baby to add to all the fun and excitement. Yes, the first grandbaby of my parents is on its way! We had so much fun this year with all of us! We really enjoyed having the puppies to entertain us! This was the first year we had ever had dogs to take with us too. Farragut has lots of activities to do including swimming, frisbee golf, bike trails, and hiking. Julie and I both said this was the best camping trip yet, because we both felt really good health wise. Godwilling it will continue this way. I am hoping this is something that we can still continue even though our family is changing. It is always a great bonding experience to go camping with your family.

Our handsome puppy just relaxing in the shade

Harley and Maddy in their down time. It was a little warm, so they weren't as active as they usually are.

We took the puppies swimming for the first time. They absolutely loved it!! The water was still freezing cold, so they were shivering most of the time. WE WERE TOO! Harley did end up actually swimming for a few feet, and then realized his feet weren't touching and kind of freaked out. They did enjoy chasing sticks though!!


Farragut has a few small cabins, so we rented one and also used the camp site next to it. Some of us stayed in the cabin and some in tents. It worked out really well for all of our needs. The dogs were just relaxing on their beds with Jesse keeping an eye on them.


Julie and I with the puppies! They were pretty tuckered out by the end of the first night. So much fresh air and sunshine!!


Mom, Dad, Brian, and Julie enjoying some shade while doing dishes


Harley and Maddy just hanging out next to each other... Until next year!!