Camping with 13 kids!

We had the good fortune to have friends who made camping reservations at Yellowstone National Park.  They got four spots together and invited four families with a total of 13 kids for six nights of camping.  I was a little nervous, it was the biggest camping venture our little family had taken on.  But again, thanks to prepared friends, we had a great time of it.  I love that our family lived outside for six days!  There were some complaining kids at times, but they all did wonderfully, exploring together, and just being kids outside. 

 Our baby was not quite one and spent a lot of time in the campground hanging out in her stroller.  And below, our little baby corner at the camp.  I picked up that little go-pod, which I have loved.  It folds up like a camp chair, but it is a clever little seat that babies love.  I wish I had had it several kids ago. 

 We loved the thermal features, and learning about the thermal features! 

 And lots of American Bison, very close to our car!!  They are huge.  The first night in camp, we were woken up in the middle of the night by a pack of wolves, which was a little freaky.  You need to be very careful with camp clean up of food so as not to attract bears. 

 

The best we could do for a family photo.  Isn't it fun trying to take photos with your kids?  

And below, I loved the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone! 

We hope to camp more as a family, does your family camp?  Where will summer plans take you?