Finally made it tent camping in Montana!

We've been here over 2 years now and yet have not been able to find the time to go tent Camping. Might have a little to do with the fact that David was gone the first Summer...Spring....and last Summer. But this past weekend we finally got to Christen our tent. We went with 4 other couples only 45 minutes away. Our friends suggested a great little spot in one of the National Forests. So yes, this meant it wasn't a real campsite. So we hauled our own water....and toilet paper! The kids loved the playing in the creek....then rolling in the dirt and playing in the creek again. And we had lots of kids....13 altogether! In the morning our kids as well as myself had our first experience shooting a gun....just a little 22! But impressive that even Nathan got a turn (with close and safe adult supervision). Then in the afternoon we went on a little hike with our friends to see some waterfalls. The kids loved climbing all over the rocks....and just being outside. It was a great weekend and lots of work for sure....but well worth it!