Our new toy/Camping!!

A few weeks ago we bought a Polaris RZR (a toy for the dirt!).  Deven and I have been wanting something like this for awhile, so it was very exciting when we actually got it!  We couldn't wait to take it out for a ride so the very 1st weekend we had free we went up to Miller Canyon (in San Bernardino) and took it out for a spin :)

we're on our way!

 Our first trip was fun, but way too short (since we came back the same day). Next time we stay longer! :)

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CAMPING TRIP!!!

A few weeks after getting the RZR, we finally went on a proper camping trip.  We decided to go camping right here in SD and we brought Sam and Krystle along with us.  It was so much fun, and as sad as we were to leave Madison in OC w/the grandparents, it was really nice to have a weekend away to relax and go riding!

the campsite :)

 

By the time we got there on Friday night, it was dark and late, so we just sent up camp, ate some food and went to bed early.  The next day was our 1st riding day and it was also the most interesting.  The morning started out VERY warm (I think it was already 90* by 9am), we ate breakfast, packed a lunch and started our day... 

 Deven actually let me drive most of the morning :)

 

 

Next we made the trek up to the Los Pinos Lookout

Once we got up to the top, Norm (the forest ranger) invited us up to his post and we got to see some amazing views!  The boys had fun looking at all the maps and through the binoculars at everything.  I had fun taking pics of the views and the humming birds :) 

 We had to climb a few stairs to get to the top

 the view :)

SMILE :)

 

 such a beautiful day <3

 

After our visit with Norm, we headed back down the mountain... that's when our day got interesting...

We got back to camp, ate some lunch and then the boys decided to got riding again, while Krystle and I decided to hang at camp and relax.  We were sitting there under the tree (for shade) when we heard thunder... 

Krystle: That thunder is REALLY really loud

Me: I know - do you think it might rain?

Krystle: I don't think so, but that thunder does sound REALLY close!

Me: Maybe we should cover the stuff/food, just in case

(all the food was out, radio/ipod out, tents were open, etc)

Krystle:  We should be fine, if it starts to drizzle, we can close up everything really fast

2 minutes later....

Me: Is it raining?

Krystle: I don't think so, I don't feel anything 

(we were still under the tree)

Me: Oh my gosh, look at the ground... it's pouring!!!!!

At that point, Krystle and I start running around like CRAZY, throwing the wood (for the camp fire) underneath tarps, throwing things in bins - covering them and shoving them under the table.  Grabbing the cell phones & radio and throwing them into the tents and zipping them up.  

By this time it's pouring rain, thunder, lightning and HAILING!!! We start to worry about the boys, who are out driving around in METAL during all of this.  Then we heard them racing around the corner back to camp... they jump out and run under the tree with us.  We all stood around watching the rain and hail, completely SHOCKED that 10 min ago it was almost 100* out and sunny.

 (video)

After about 40 min of rain and hail, it finally stopped and within 1 hour, it was back to 100* and everything was dry - you'd never even know it rained - haha.  We rode a little longer and then settled into camp to start dinner - followed by s'mores... mmmmmmmmm 

 

 Day 2 of riding was much shorter, since we had to pack up and head home that afternoon.  We rode a little in the morning, Krystle attempted to drive the quad... I think it only lasted 10 min :)

We drove back up to the lookout, said HI to Norm, took a few more pics and then headed home.

 

 

 Goodbye Corral Canyon, it was a lot of fun... until next time! :)