Spending time with family this summer was great. I believe most of our weekends at Chapparal were filled. But, that's why we come north in the Summer, to be by family and spend time with them.
Robyn, Ady, and Ady's best friend, Sophia spent a long weekend ( June 24) with us. They stayed in the cabin directly across from our site. We all enjoyed the great weather, campfire, cook outs, and lots of swimming.
Ben, Nicki, Bella , and Isaac were able to join us for the weekend also. They have been getting a lot of use out of their new camper, and were able to stay in the site right next to us this time around. They even made fajitas over the campfire one evening, which were absolutely delicious! Kristy did not make this trip as she was on a hiking adventure out west with her friend, Jeremy. We sure did miss her.
Robyn and Bella having fun in the pond.
Sophia, Ady, and Robyn enjoying Chapparal 's pond slide.
Having a crazy, good time.
Ben and Isaac enjoying the pond.
Nicki finally gets to relax
You must have a background in ballet to play this game. Ben and Tracy.
Kurt and Nicki contemplating their next move.
July 4th weekend had Robyn and Ady returning to Chapparal to spend yet another weekend with us. This time they stayed in their tent on our campsite. They had to leave on the 3rd, so we all drove to the Dirty Turtle in Castle Rock and met Ben, Nicki, Bella, and Isaac for lunch. Nickis dad, Jeff and stepmom Laurie also met us there along with Nickis aunt, and a friend of Jeffs. It was a beautiful day and a fun place. The service was a little less to be desired though 😕.
Bella having a blast on mr turtle.
If there's an ATV or such, Isaac will be on it.
Robyn and Ady joined the Chapparal crew for the annual canoe/kayak trip in Ontario, WI going down the Kickapoo River. There were about 19-20 of us altogether and only one tip over. That's pretty good if you're familiar with this crew! Kirk did not make this trip this year as he had just broken his wrist/arm two weeks prior and was in no shape for this kind of event. After returning to the campground, all enjoyed a cookout on the Scenic Overlook ( Taylor's Deck)
Ady going solo in her kayak. Just like a pro.
Robyn has definitely done this before.
The Taylor's and Kindschi's. They are a blast!!
The Chapparal crew minus 4. The other 4 were on a mission to get to the end.
On the weekend of July 22-24, Kirks daughter, Heather, her boyfriend Charlie, and their daughter Kaylee, and Heathers son Damon came to visit us at Chapparal. They stayed in the cabin directly across from us. Friday was great allowing everyone to enjoy the swimming pool, have a cookout, and campfire that evening. The rest of the weekend was kinda rainy, which caused Damon to be quite bored, but all in all we had a good visit. Always nice to have family around.
Kaylee loves her grandpa Kirk!
Damon and Kaylee....brother/sister love.
