For the past four years, our dear friend Medora has reserved a bunch of campsites at one of Vermont's state parks. She makes the reservations in the middle of winter and invites all of the Wombats and their families. Last year we couldn't make it, but this year we needed an excuse to take a break from our siding project and join in on the fun. 9 families (18 adults and almost as many kids) all joined up at Ricker Pond in Groton State Park and we had an amazing time.
Cally loved being surrounded by all her "friends". She ranged around independently between campsites and was always being looked after by one of the adults or kids. And Hazen was never without one of his aunties to make him smile.
And even the dads did some bonding with group initiatives:
While at times, things got a little hectic, there is nothing better than being surrounded by good friends, the natural world, campfires, and a lake to cool off in:
And Thank you, ladies, for giving John and me another rare "biking date". You all jumped at the chance to watch our children and we were so appreciative of going on a ride together. Even if it did end with a crash where John's face made direct contact with his handlebars and landed him in the ER on Sunday. Even so, it was worth the escape and we knew our kids were in excellent hands
Having this community of friends is amazing. I feel so, so lucky!
