Happy Campers, Part 1

There are two sides to every story.

The story about the Camping Party this weekend has two sides as well. A good side, and a dark side.

For now, I wanted to share some of my favorite shots from the day. Shots all from what I'll call Camera #1. Brand spankin' new, beautiful camera #1 that we got like a month ago. Also known as the camera that got dropped halfway through the party, shattering the screen and sending it to camera heaven. Certainly the climax in the dark side of the story.

Camera #2, the old, sad camera whose lens cover refuses to fully open and close without help, and whose battery had about 5% of its charge had to be called in for back up. It has not been hooked up to my computer for downloading yet. Who knows what I can salvage from there. Photoshop will be involved, no doubt.

But for now...let's just look at the bright side. Because there was lots and lots of that too.

This is 100% my creative hubs. From idea to completion. Awesomely creative + super handy = I really like you.

Tissue pommies will be at every party I ever, ever have forevermore.

She's my fave.

Our tent is really an awesome and giant screened in thingy from Wal-Mart. It's tent-ish. And fun to decorate.

Banners are a must.

A brisk hike into our beautiful hills was my girl's wish for her party. (She doesn't get that from me. It's all that outdoorsy guy I love.)

The view from above. Wow! Nature has a few perks. I'll admit it.

The s'mores platter was a hit. How about Cookies and Creme Hershey's or Kit Kat in your s'mores?

Campers making some field bunnies.

One. Happy. Camper.

I love that girl so much.