Father Son Campout - 2015

Every year our local church congregation sponsors a father-sons campout.  My 2 (almost 3) year old boy, Lennox, is of the age to really start enjoying them now.  

- Day 1 -
Friday - June 5, 2015

Each year, we typically find ourselves returning to a campground up Hobble Creek Canyon out of Springville called Jolley's Ranch.  This year was no different.  It offers great amenities that provide fun for all ages: Open fields, frisbee golf course, horseshoes, a creek, and a playground among others.

After work, I picked up Lennox and off we went to join the guys.  We had a hot dog dinner and followed that up with some time out on the playground.

On the way back from the playground, Lennox couldn't resist the urge to throw a few rocks into the creek. (See video)

Upon returning to camp, we sat down to the fire and did the traditional marshmallow roast and s'mores.

For bed, I wanted to try Lennox out in a hammock and see how he would do.  Setting them up attracted much attention and interest from the others in our group.  I let Lennox have my DIY hammock which has a full bug net zipped onto it and double-layer fabric for holding a sleeping pad or other insulation.

I recently picked up a Grand Trunk Ultralight for a variety of reasons.  I wanted to test out an under-quilt I made with an emergency blanket.  The temperature never got too cold, so it all worked out quite well for me.  

- Day 2 -
Saturday - June 6, 2015

Lennox seemed to sleep well for a couple hours before waking up in the middle of the night and was apparently a bit claustrophobic or otherwise uncomfortable.  At that point I laid him in a little youth tent I had set up where he slept well the rest of the way.

We woke up to a bit of a sprinkle, but nothing too bad.  Most everyone was pretty quick to pack up and head back home or to other commitments they had for their Saturday. 

Likewise, we did the same. 

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