Category Archives: Camping

Camping, Hiking, Running

The “Leap of DOOM!” ~Lake McMurtry

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My oldest girl and Nick ran in the Lake McMurtry run last month!
This was the only hike I went on. Some camping trips are not as great as others. This place is beautiful it just ended up being a harder trip.

These signs were fun though from the race! She listened to the signs and thought it was too big of a jump. They always make a big deal of this jump. The hype get’s bigger every year. “I’m a camera!” Cutest camera ever! I guess I went on two hikes technically. Nick dropped me off while we were driving and I walked the rest of the way. Sometimes a peaceful walk is just what I need.

This was our second time camping here.

It is really a beautiful campground!

Maybe next time we can hike more of it!

If you want to see more of our hike (including my littlest’s camera work) check out the video!

Camping, Parks

Hidden Cove Park and Marina ~Rving with 5 kids (Dallas Area)

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We stayed at Hidden Cove Park and Marina just outside of Dallas.

I wanted to stay at Cedar Hill State Park but since it was spring break weekend, they were full.

I may have panicked for a while when I realized I needed to find a campsite on spring break weekend…

Thankfully Hidden Cove had empty spots and was a good price $35 a night for water and electric.

They even had some trails at the park which was nice for running off some of the kids’ crazy energy after the long drive.

One of my kids thought to poke a giant mound of dirt with a stick was a great idea until hundreds of ants came pouring out…

Thankfully none got on her.

She thought they were though and it took a while to convince her otherwise.

Hopefully, she will not poke mounds of dirt again.

These two were pretty adorable.

These are pretty accurate portraits of what my kids are like…

My littlest is really into boots in the shot or glaring.

She thinks it is really funny.

This ended up being a really pretty park!

I was going to share what we did while in Dallas in this post also but it would be too long so I will have to share that next!

I spent Saturday alone with all 5 kids in and around Dallas while Nick was at a conference so it was interesting!

Camping, Hiking, Parks

Lake Murray State Park ~Ardmore, OK

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We got to Lake Murray on a Tuesday and it was almost empty at Buzzard Roost Campground where we stayed.

There are several campgrounds all around the lake but this one was recommended online and had a view of Tucker Tower.


We got a spot on the end with plenty of room for the kids to play.

Isn’t this an amazing backyard?!

Tucker Tower!

The Nature Center by Tucker Tower was closed on the day we got there but they had a small one at the visitor center that the kids checked out.

We took a hike that started at Pecan Grove.

I meant to go on the nature trail that started there but went on a different trail by mistake.


But the trail was pretty and had some fun bridges.

Goofs.

Here is a look at the campsites.

They have water and electric and have nice pads and tables but not much privacy.

It was really nice while we were there but I am not sure I would have liked it if it was full.

Just keep that in mind if you go there.

I could not resist Tucker Tower at sunset.

The twins are usually a handful so I would not have usually taken sunset pics while they were with me but I could not miss this sight.

And maybe it was the sunset or the water(or the long hike we had just done) but they were pretty calm.

This boys birthday was the next day!

10yrs old!

Love this kid.

We were heading home that day but wanted to stop at the Nature Center and Tucker Tower first!

I am so glad we did because they were both beautiful and interesting!

Tucker Tower is a short walk from the Nature Center.

I told him he had to wait for us.

Mostly because I did not want to be left downstairs with five kids…

 

It feels like a castle!

 

There are two lookout spots on the tower.

One about midway and the other at the very top.

Beautiful views.

Little Bit tried to give it a kiss she liked it so much…

I really enjoyed our stay at this park!

It ended up being a perfect halfway point between our house and Dinosaur Valley State Park!

If you go, make sure you check out Tucker Tower and the Nature Center!

Here is the video I made of our trip.