We went to Steamboat Rock to go camping. It's a very pretty place and perfect for our group. We usually take up a whole ring of campgrounds and this year we were able to get them right next to the water. The kids had a blast and I had a fun time capturing it on my camera. Enjoy!
Family picture time.
I got this shot of Sarah in a neat tree right by the water. Amanda wouldn't do it because she was afraid there were spiders in it.
She would rather sit in the grass.
I did get her to stand next to the tree. I told a little lie to get here there though. Bad Mommy! She saw a spider web near the ground and I convinced her it was deer hair. She thought that was way better. Shhhh! Don't tell her. :0)
Another family pic with Steamboat Rock in the back.
There was a really neat rope swing by the water. The kids really liked it and I got a few good shots of them enjoying themselves.
This is my favorite of Erin swinging. She liked it the most and we had a hard time getting her off it. 
Erin and Charli playing in the sand.
Erin, Amanda and Charli just hanging out.
The leaves had just started to change. It was a beautiful fall for us this year.
Sarah and Charli, little buddies.
Amanda and Erin, little buddies. Can you believe that Erin is almost a year younger than Amanda?
Look at those dirty girls. They all had so much fun getting as dirty as they possibly could.
I have been practicing a technique called "shooting from the hip." It's where you just hold up your camera and take a pic. Not looking thru the view finder, usually I just put the camera close to what I want to take a pic of and shoot. I have gotten some really good shots. Like this one of Charli's feet. So Cute!
Another artistic shot. 
Oooh-weeee! Look at those dirty feet and pants.
The deer came down into the camp sites toward dusk. It was so cool to watch them and their babies. 
Erin riding her bike.
Sarah playing in the sand....again!
S00000000 big!
I love these last two shots with Charli, I like how the sun makes her hair glow. Now, if I could just get her to smile for me. :0)
