Camping in La Plata Canyon

Once again, we spent the fourth of July camping in La Plata Canyon. For the last two years we have managed to get the same perfect campsite. We spend the weekend camping with Greg's family and just relax. It was alot colder this year but it was nice just the same. Jason was able to go with us this time, but Terica and Travis weren't able to. Emma and Brady adjusted to a routine of doing whatever and just enjoying. My back survived the weekend quite well. After a long hike, my lower back made me aware of the fact that I shouldn't hike in flip flops. Upon arriving back to the campsite, I had Greg help me attach the Tens unit (electrodes for my back) Since neither of us had put it together yet it was quite an experiment. Greg put part of the electrode on my right shoulder blade and slowly turned the machine up. HOLY CRAP! wrong thing to do! I have never jumped so fast in my life. I thought I was going to die. While moving so fast apparently I pulled the lower back electrode out of its connection, without realizing of course. So, Once again, Greg fires up the machine and again I about die. I couldn't figure out what the problem was and why I felt like I was being stabbed and shocked. DUH! Well, I finally turned the lower back electrodes off and rested with just the ones on the shoulder.

Being the really nice person that I am, I let Greg and his Sister Angela massage their sore muscles. Each had electrodes on their back and I slowly turned them up. Each time getting higher. Greg decided he was done and disconnected his side, which increased the stimulation to Angelas side, thus making her jump and cuss I might add! I almost cried from laughing so hard. Ahhhhh, misery loves company.

Greg spent part of his time practicing shooting his bow. He helped Kevin and Jason try it out. Greg had it set at 70lbs which made it a little tough for Kevin and Jason.. It was funny to watch them pull it back, but they all had a good time. I think Jason will be buying a bow soon.

Emma loved trying to Kiss Kevin. Each time he would lean in to her face, she would open her mouth wide. She looked like a baby bird anxiously awaiting her food.

Everybody but Greg Sr. and I played Phase Ten. Too many competitors in this family! Jason and Afton are still married if anybody needs an update. She let her loss get the best of her, as usual since she hates to lose, Jason won, and Afton made him suffer!

Ashli has a snake that is made out of wood and his quite real looking. She loves playing tricks on people with it. She gave the snake to Jason, who slowly slithered it over Angelas shoulder. She screamed bloody murder and we all had a good laugh on her account.

Tiff was running down a gravel road, trying to get away from Ashli, not sure why; fell and now has road rash down both arms. It will be a conversation piece for her Im quite sure.

The food was great, again. Lots to eat. Napped when it rained, that was wonderful. Terrible that I spent $1200 on a Latex Foam mattress hoping it would be the solution for my ever aching back, and only spent $23.00 on a blow up mattress and slept better on it! Go figure!

Enjoy the pics, we had a great time and maybe more family will be able to join us next year.