Lava Hot Springs: July 27-28, 2012

We stopped and picked up Uncle Leonard on our way to Lava Hot Springs. His house is so fun to look at because it is so retro. He and his family were all the same way; they would buy something and use it forever. Washing machines last at least 30 years. Isn't that how we should all be? It would be if we all took care of our stuff. There would be a lot less garbage in the world, that's for sure.

He's the American Picker's dream.

Evy

Finally camping at Lava. We went with Nelson's family. My coworker asked before we went, "Isn't Lava ghetto?" No! Not everywhere. We camp at this cute site called "Mary's Place." It was ran by a woman named Mary. She died and donated the place to the Sheriff's department. So now they take turns running it. Who better to camp with I say? This is Gene maxin and relaxin. We hit the pool that day. I like the slides but avoid the huge diving platforms. Did you know you have to sign a waiver to jump from the highest one? Last year the paramedics came for a guy. No thanks.

Evy wants absolutely nothing to do with us when she is with her cousins. She literally runs from me. This is Evy and Sara.

We had dutch oven dinner and dessert. It was Karlene and Sara's birthdays.

My cute little man.

We ladies like to prepare the food, put it in the dutch ovens, then hand it to the men. This is Dan. We always do chicken and vegetables. We decided we need to branch out sometime and try some new recipes.

Gene, Nelson and Karlene. Socks and sandals are a must.

Sara with a huge bug they caught. No thanks.