Bridgeport camping...the love of cousins..on our way to Seth's party!

The Group...Holly Seth, Greg, Jacob, Mason and Adam! :)

The Glaciers Adam trekked too..;

We left Sunday and got to Bridgeport a little after 1100.  We found ourselves a spot at Upper Honeymoon Flat and then we found another because of the kids.  Had ourselves lunch at the 2nd campsite because there was shade.  After lunch we took a little drive through a couple of the campgrounds nearby.  

We just enjoyed the afternoon and then Ken bar b qued some chicken for dinner. Once the sun went down it was really cold so Ken started a nice fire and later we hid ourselves in the trailer. 

Monday morning, we were waiting for the kids and because there was no cell service we really didn't know when they would get there.  Jacob, Mason and Jacob's friend Greg got there in the afternoon.  I made them sandwiches and then they headed off fishing.  Seth and Holly got there early evening.  A nice time was had by all!  Ken made hamburgers for dinner and a turkey burger for me. Later we figured Greg ate the turkey burger. Such a nice young man not a word about it.  I think we didn't get to bed till close to 1200.  

Ken checking the bar b q..

Our view...

The other campsite where Seth and Holly stayed..

Adam ready for his 12 miles hike!

At the end of the road..left..Jacob, Greg and Mason..

Tuesday, I was making breakfast for them ( too busy cooking to take pics..haha) all when I hear..."Hi Grandma"...Adam left home around 0500 and there he was!  All four that were going to make it were there..along with Greg and Holly (Seth's girlfriend) 

Kids went fishing..Adam went on a hike (12 miles).  We were going  to rent the pontoon boat that afternoon. We went up after lunch and it was "No, not happening" Everything was reserved for at least the next two days. Bummer!  Middle of the week really??!!!  Yep.. So we told the boys and they were fine with it. The boys were fine with fishing, Holly came with us to the lake and we people watched (along with some sun) for a long while.  Eventually the boys came back and we headed back to camp.  

Dinner, fire, smorfs and all was good. :0 

Adam taking a nap..

Adam, Greg, Mason and Jacob's home..

Mason playing a game,,no service where we were..

Greg and Jacob...

Adam, Jacob, Greg, Seth and Holly..

Adam, Jacob, (Patsy can you guess which is Jacob?)..Holly
and Seth..

Jacob, Greg, Ken, Holly and Seth..:)

Adam and his Papa! 

I look at these kids and think "How can my grandchildren be
this grown?!!!" .. MY HEART!! 

Wednesday was supposed to be our go home day, but the kids wanted to stay..ok why not?! Boys went fishing, Seth and Holly went to Bodie State Park and checked it out.  Adam went on an 18 mile hike! We went to town for a few things.  Eventually we met back at camp.   Ken cooked some chicken and hot links for dinner. 

I have to say...Nice to have the four cousins together (wish it could have been 5 but Aaron had football ).  There was lots of emotion, realizing that this could be the last time for a few years. Each of the cousins are proud of all the others. They did mention that how they don't see each other often, but they always looked forward to the summer trips with us :)) The simple things, Lord knows that what they get with us. :)  Were there tears? YEP... Not a dry eye in the trailer...but wouldn't have it any other way..:0  Cousins that love each other and will always be there for each other.  That's what matters in life!
Reminds me of when Russell was in the Marine Corps and left on float,  Bryan and Eric (along with others) drove overnight from Sacramento to San Diego to see him off..that's love and that's what these brothers and cousins have :)  

We all left on Thursday to head for our homes.  Adam decided since he was so close to Yosemite and Tioga Pass he'd head home that way.  Our adventurer!  When the other boys got home they let me know,  so all was good! 

We cleaned up camp since we only had an hour and a half  to home. Arrived around 1330.  Lunch and then it was time to unload some things.  

Friday..We're leaving again and heading to Eric's house in Cool, CA.  There's a family good bye party for Seth as he heads to MEPS on Sunday the 18th.  We left after lunch as we knew we weren't going too far.  Got some groceries in Gardnerville and then headed for Turtle Park up the mountain. NO sites available! We tried another NFS park, but nothing there too so we're near Hope Valley in a dispersed camping area near the highway.  Not bad for Free. Enjoyed being outside till the sun went down and then some dinner. 

Our campsite tonight....

Hoping to leave early and head for Fresh Pond to have showers and breakfast.  Then to Eric's for the day and night. Looking forward to celebrating Seth!! 

Have a good night! Bedtime for me!