Camping at Pedernales Falls

We have not had a family trip with all four of us yet this year, so we decided to go camping with my friend Shauna and her family. Pedernales Falls State Park is west of Austin and about four hours from our house. It was strange to be in more of a desert environment with cactus and scrubby cedar trees because we get so use to the more humid loving vegetation in Houston (which is all dead because of the drought now!). I had the boys touch the end of the cactus, so they would understand to STAY AWAY! They stayed clear of the cactus, but Rigby managed to fall and get 20 to 30 tiny barbs stuck in his hand. It took us a good 15 minutes with tweezers to pull them all out; I guess he is my accident prone child!

The boys LOVED running around with their flashlights in the dark. It was great because we could keep track of them better. Also, Rigby could not stay away from the stove. Do not worry, we made sure to turn off the propane.

There was A LOT of playing in the dirt. The boys became one with the dirt and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I put away my OCD clean side and actually enjoyed seeing them get filthy; although, I confess that I had to give them a quick shower before they stepped into the tent for bedtime. (Peter is fairly clean in this picture, but we do not have a picture of him at his worst)

They also LOVED playing in the water and throwing rocks.
They both had fun playing with "the girls" as Peter called Clara and Moriah (Shauna's girls).
The men enjoyed a little cat nap.
Peter tried to snore and take a nap, but it only lasted for a mere 10 seconds
(enough for me to get a cute picture!).
I LOVE Rigby's serious faces.
I do not remember exactly what Peter was telling us, but this is what his bossy stance looks like.
My wonderful hubby and I at Pedernales Falls or should I call it Pedernales Puddles because of the drought.
My handsome boys at Pedernales Falls.
This picture shows the Falls a little better.
I love this picture of Shauna, Trevor and their girls.
Camping is not complete without a messy s'more. Fires were banned, so we had to do s'mores over our propane stove; not quite the same, but the boys thought it was great!
Our tent was a little cozier than we would like, so I think a larger one is in order for our next trip. The boys slept WONDERFULLY once we actually got them to fall asleep (which took about TWO HOURS each night)!
Another picture of my cute baby:),

. . . but not for long because baby #3 is coming in April. Most people know, but I figured I should document it on our blog. Here I am at 16 1/2 weeks. I look like crap, but this is the only picture I have for now.

It was a great trip. I love spending time with my boys doing what we enjoy!
P.S. Rigby was really tired, so we tried to get him to take a nap inside the tent. He fussed for 10 minutes in the tent and then it was quiet, so both Scott and I figured he had passed out. However, he actually figured out how to unzip the tent and walked out in his socks for about a few minutes before my friend happened to see him wandering about. We should have known better than to think he could not escape; Peter has taught him well!