Ever since we moved out to the acreage Marcus has been dying to have a camp out. But this past weekend we took that to the next level and hosted what will be the annual Camp Branstad. Chaos and lots of fun ensued, and I have the photos to prove it!

Our little nieces came out to the log home to spend time together learning about the great outdoors. We kept them busy with a dip in the kiddie pool, a nature scavenger hunt, tire swinging and canvas painting.

#campbranstad download in 3, 2, 1…

[camp prep calls for cut off sleeves]

[the quiet before the storm]

[camper care packs included glo sticks, flashlights and bandanas]

[had to make an official camp logo and tees]

[camp is about to begin – can’t wait to have Brookie out here next year!]

[Sofia posing mid dip in the pool]

[Bridgie, Mack and Sid perfecting their duck calls]

[next year we’ll get a bigger pool]

[this just screams summer]

[hard at work]

[happy campers]

[so proud of the older girls who lasted ALL NIGHT in their own tent]

 [can you tell if this kid had a blast?]

[indulged around the campfire making s’moreos]

[we kept storytelling on the lighter side this year]