Snake River 2010

This year's trip to the Snake was fully equipped with family, friends and, of course, more junk food than I should have eaten.... what more could you ask for?

Maybe... a cute baby in a life vest?

There was one of those, too.

Jack loved chillin' with his dad, and he loved the campfire.

He rarely gets upset when he's anywhere outside, but when he does...

We've got his bug net to cover his play pen so he can enjoy some sleep in the cool air. :)

This year also included an authentic ritual for Jack's umbilical hernia... apparently, there is a country in South America where if the older brother of the mother (me) presses his big toe into the umbilical hernia of her baby just gently, it is supposed to be gone within a week. This was our attempt...

Getting him ready.

His belly button before...

TJ's big toe, about to go in...

P.S.... his umbilical hernia is still there, and it's been a month.
Eh, it was worth a shot, right?

So, Jack's first camping trip was a hit. He did amazing. Chris and I were able to enjoy several runs, for which we are grateful - the Snake isn't the same without some good hits on the river... which we also got. Perhaps more than our fair share. I was the "bow hound" for the first time in my life.... and there is nothing, I think, more scary than looking into the mouth of Big Kahuna. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a picture, but trust me... yikes.

But, as always, we come away ready for more.... and we can't wait for next year!