Waldo Lake

We were able to squeeze in a camping trip at Waldo Lake this year. We had wanted to go back there ever since our first trip there six years ago. The beach was warm sand the water was clear up to 30 feet depths, and it was so warm. 

However this time, it was still gorgeous, but freezing. There was snow still on the ground. So all of the swimming I thought we would do did not happen. Instead we hiked around and used the kayak. Mostly enjoyed the campfire and company of one another. 

I convinced my dad to go, so that was a plus. The boys enjoy grandpa and all his stories and adventures. 

Emmett and I waited for everyone to use the bathrooms. We bought the mosquito bracelets for the kids and brought four citronella candles In case the bugs were bad. But, I think because if the wind and periodic rain/snow the bugs were low. 

The campsite next to us had a ton of wood left there, so the park hosts told us we should grab it. Most of it was damp. So it didn’t catch fire as easily as the stuff we brought, but for three nights it kept us warm!

Brent got grandpa’s new kayak ready to go and before the sunset on the first night we got it in the water. 

August insisted on being taken out to the little island and left there. So that is what Brent dis. He rowed  out and left him and came back for Emmett. 

Grandpa ran to get Emmett’s life jacket first!

I’m pointing at August out on the island. 

Bray and I trekked over to the point where the bench was. Then to the sandy beach area to collect Emmett from Brent.

 

Bray’s favorite, the T-pose. 

Back at camp grandpa had the fire going strong. I started dinner!

We ate dinner and then retreated to our tents. We watched a cartoon with the boys and then called it a night!

The next morning I got up early and made the fire. 

The boys slowly trickled out of the tent all puffy eyed and tired. 

Emmett’s glow sticks from the night before were still glowing strong.

We were discussing what to do that day and it began to sprinkle. We decided to put up the canopy over the picnic table and throw ponchos on the kids. 

When the rain stopped we decided to go on a little hike around the lake. 

We stopped at several little beaches. We found little fire pits and makeshift camps along the shore off the trail. 

Emmett even found lady bugs in a log. 

We stopped and ate lunch on a beach that had a lot of soft nice sand. Grandpa drew a heart (he does this a lot) and the boys tried to destroy it. 

 

We made our way back to camp and decided to kayak some more. August wanted to be left on his island.  So I went and dropped him off. 

I went and swapped with Dad and Emmett. 

While I waited for the boys I found some frogs. 

Apparently Emmett wanted to swim. So Brent let him out of the kayak. 

Squirrels trying to get in on our breakfast...or warmth. 

Aside from the slightly chilly wet weather we had a blast. It was as beautiful as we remembered and really isn’t that far from us. The mosquitos were a little bad when the sun came out, but we enjoyed our time regardless of their presence. 

Next time we will try to go in August. When there should be less chance of snow.