Family Camp-Out 2010

Well, another Summer Camp-Out has come and gone. This last weekend, we had our annual family camp out at Redman Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This year Jill and Carrie were in charge of the camp out and as always, did an excellent job. They took care of getting the campground reserved and planning and buying all the meals. The campground this year was a group site and we had all kinds of room without many neighbors. Kids could run and play and have a great time together. The weather was very cool and we had out share of rain. It rained just as we arrived and rained that night as we slept. Saturday, after breakfast, there were two activities planned. Riding the chair lift to the top of the ski resort and a hike to Dough Nut Falls. An of course, as soon as they got on the lift, it started to rain and hail. At the top, they would not let them come back down until the lightening had quit. It was a nice ride down. Those that went on the hike had a great time, even though they almost lost Holly!

Saturday afternoon, we had planned a Dutch Oven Dessert Competition. Each of the four teams had to prepare a desert in a Dutch oven. Each was judged on four 25 point areas: Creativity, Presentation, Taste and Team Involvement. There was a 10 point bonus for having it ready on time. Mom and I were to judge the winner. This proved much harder than we thought. I learned a lot about Dutch ovens. Like, you can use them as a refrigerator!



We had a Bumbleberry-Nut Fruit Crumb Cake, a New England Cheesecake, an Oreo Cookie Cheese Cake and a Chocolate Butterscotch Surprise.

Each was very well done and a winner in at least one area. It was very hard to judge a winner. In the end, Matt's team won the overall contest. Next time we will have to have a prize for each category as each one did an excellent jog and all were very tasty!

We came home on Sunday morning to get a shower and kids cleaned up. It was so great to have every one of the family there. This was a weekend that builds memories. It seems they get better every year.

I am already looking forward to next year!!