Prepping

The little miss and I have spent the day getting our goods organized for our upcoming Mt. Rainer camping trip.  For as much as I love the outdoors, I haven't been a "camper" since I was a kid.  It's not that I don't love waking up in the woods, breathing in the fresh air, I'd just prefer to do it from a cabin.  This whole camping thing is a lot of work, not to mention for me it's been pretty expensive (I've been told it's a one time investment).  Fortunately Rick has pretty much everything, but I bought a very nice 750 down filled sleeping bag (this is where I wasn't willing to skimp) plus I needed to get the kids sleeping mats, and food, all I can imagine is my son eating all day!
It's not that I was opposed to it, but quite honestly I don't like being unprepared in situations.  Truth is I don't think if we were faced with a life threatening situation my Ex would've been able to get us out alive....after all we have an infamous story from the "attacking" pheasant  on the Icicle Gorge trail a few years ago.
Rick on the other hand has a long list, I was reviewing.  There are things like a hammer, tarp string, water filter, and a saw for peets sake!  I never would've thought of any of those, granted I have no idea what we need them for, but pretty sure Rick does....
All in all I am getting very excited, to experience this with the kids.  They unfortunately haven't grown up camping, with the exception of camping a few times in the parks near town.  Rainer is something I want them to see as well.  People come from all over the country to see it, and yet it's in our very own state.  Also looking forward to hiking with my camera, so hopefully I will have some fun photos to share......wish me luck, or better yet wish Rick luck!

Food and dry goods stocking up

My fridge has never been this full