The St. Matthew campout is an annual tradition for our family. Each August we trek to a remote location (ok, so really it's often pretty close, and last year I stayed in a hotel) and try our hands at roughing it for a weekend (another fib; we camp in luxury as we bring everything but the kitchen sink, and they usually have those for us at the campground).
This year the parish chose a nice state park in Bend, which is quite far away (about 4 hours). We had considered skipping this year because of the distance, but then I remembered about the High Desert Museum and how I wanted to make it a homeschool field trip someday. So why not now? So we signed up for the campout and made plans to leave early Thursday, find a small town for Assumption Mass, make it to Bend and visit the museum in the afternoon, and check in the campground before dinner.
We made it! |
Unfortunately I missed the tour as I was on preschool duty. :o) Gemma loved the 2 wild cats so that is where we spent most of our time.... |
We continued on a self-guided tour. All the kids loved the animals. |
Sedric wasn't so sure about the turtle. He wouldn't get too close. |
Before the museum closed, we took a walk at just a small portion of their outdoor exhibits. |
Birds of Prey--thinking of Auntie Erica. |
Looking at bald eagles. |
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