first backpacking trip

Mike got home from work friday and left with Andrew on his first backpacking overnighter with Boy Scouts.  Mike helped Drew get his pack ready.  I helped him get the pack on, and he almost lost his balance.  Sweet little Jessi helped him with his shoes.

He has always loved scouting and camping.  This was no exception.

I am so grateful that Mike enjoys going with him and helping him learn the ropes.  

They had to leave early the next morning to get to basketball and flag football, but he got to play scum with the other boys, eat his freeze-dried dinner and sleep in the two-man tent with Dad.  He said that the trip was "pretty great."