Backyard Camping
August 13, 2011
She wanted to have a camp out in the backyard, but I realized that for the first time in my life, I don’t own a tent. A blanket on the ground. Sheets held up by clothespins. A string of white Christmas lights. Hot dogs on the grill, some bird watching with our new binoculars. Afterwards, in the early evening, marshmallows, makeshift s’mores and watermelon dripping down our arms. Reading bedtime books with the sheets gently flapping. Staying up a bit late to lay on our backs and look up into the trees. Perfection.
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Honestly, this may be my favorite kind of camping. Sure *real* camping is a joy, but for the essential pleasure of time together outdoors, it’s hard to be beat the simple, immediate fun of hanging sheets and cooking on the grill!
I always look forward to your posts. You have some of the prettiest sheets I’ve ever seen too 😉
Wow! Beautiful photographs! When I was a kid I loved backyard camping. Your hanging sheets remind me of building elaborate “forts” in the living room….
Can we please come do summer at your house?!
ps…your tent is by far better than the real deal. 🙂
Can you be my Mama? So sweet.
you are the best momma EVER!!! [and i am going to totally steal this idea!]
This is such a cute idea! Great pictures of the day also. I especially like the little one standing in the “tent”. So adorable
I remember camping in the back yard with my kids…and I could just go inside the house and use my own bathroom! And nice sheets….
This put a huge smile on my face. I think I’ll go and make a tent outside now…
simple and beautifull ! I wish I had a tree like that in my little garden to do a similar one.