We spent this long weekend at James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park in Summerville, GA (north of Adairsville). We ventured farther away since we had 3 days off work and school. I thought by mid-October the leaves would be more colorful this far north in the state but they were just starting to turn. Still, it's a beautiful park with a smaller camping area (which we like) two lakes, fishing, hiking and a playground. It rained hard every night except the last one, when we had prepared for it, but the days were fine. The temps were in the mid to high 70's in the day. The day we left it was cool & windy. We met some nice new friends (Hi Kim & Chris!) and Belle got a new pen-pal....she makes friends no matter where go.
Representing, no matter where we camp!!! Wes managed to make friends with the Camp Host right away since he has an outdoor TV. Luckily he wasn't using it since he doesn't like football (I know, what's wrong with him?!?!). Anyway, we didn't miss the Dawgs beating up on Missouri.
WOOF WOOF
We hiked up Marble Mine Trail, which leads to a 35' waterfall, generated by spring & winter rainfall, over a marble outcropping. It was beautiful and a great day for a hike.
Dawson running up Marble Mine Trail.
And you probably know by now, I'm always looking for mushrooms. I think they are such a beautiful part of nature! This was about all I found except some giant squishy ones by the lake, which me & Dawson ended up having a battle with (sorry, no pics of that!). I'm pretty sure I lost anyway since I still have mushroom in my hair & ear :/
Marble Mine
Notice the cave behind them?
There is one one each side.
Very cool!
Me & my Honey by the campfire
Boo got to camp with us for the first time. This is one of my favorite pics, both my boys looking out the window!!! He was a great camper but definitely got homesick. He was pitiful by the time we were ready to come home, wouldn't eat & just moped around. Now he's exhausted!
We rented pedal boats to have some fun on the lake. Thank goodness I got Dawson for my partner. The pic below is a pretty good depiction of how the other boat got around!
Belle helped Wes make Shepherd's Pie for dinner! Wes only seems to like to cook when we're camping & I LOVE it! It's so nice to be able to relax and not have to make all the meals. The pie was delicious :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE
My sweet Boo Boy laying in the moss
And now he's ready to go home. Slept all the way....
another trip over and back to reality....sigh.....
