Violet's birthday wish was to go camping with Liana, and thankfully, Colleen and Rigo were happy to make that happen.
They booked a site at Wheeler Gorge, up in the hills behind Ojai, and we set up our new tent behind their trailer.
The campground is in a beautiful setting, with Matilija Creek running through it. The kids had a fabulous time, playing in the water, playing in the mud, being kids.
While the kids burned off energy, we parents relaxed. This sweet spot was just down an embankment from our campsite.
Back at the campsite, we had this pretty Steller's Jay visiting us often, while a brave squirrel made a lunch out of a pancake left on our picnic table. We also found interesting fuzzy caterpillars and frogs, and listened to their croaky serenade while we went to sleep.
The girls absolutely loved being out in nature all weekend. Our new tent and sleeping bags were great, and it was a great camping experience for us all.
We also enjoyed some fabulous camping meals, especially breakfast.
Cora tried starting a fire with a stick and some kindling, and developed a new respect for what life was like before matches and gas lighters.
Liana's birthday is 12 days after Violet's, so our trip fell right in the middle of their birthdays. Violet asked for a cookie cake, and she was happy to share the billing with her friend. I love how the lady at Ralphs put in a tent and tree on the cookie.
Violet was happy to pick out a birthday gift for Liana and wrap it herself. She had a very specific way she wanted the gift wrapped, one on top of the other, with ribbon and a bow.
After cleaning up and checking out on Sunday, we went into Ojai, where we walked around the cute downtown and had lunch. It was a great end to a fun weekend with great friends.
Violet was happy to pick out a birthday gift for Liana and wrap it herself. She had a very specific way she wanted the gift wrapped, one on top of the other, with ribbon and a bow.
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