Camping at Alexander Valley, outside of Cloverdale, California - May 2006

Melissa & Mitchell moments after setting up the tent.
The chairs are ready for campfire relaxation.
After the first night's sleep.
Our backyard
Getting things started in the morning with a little breakfast.
Mitchell & Melissa preparing for a little downhill...
...Mitchell making his turn...going down...
...Melissa heading back up the hill.
Playing bar tag.
Practicing their putting stokes.
Writing stories about the day.
Preparing for dinner....
.....Enjoying the traditional after dinner s'mores.....
....and then the clean-up.
Melissa, Mitchell & Dad are enjoying pass the Ace,
using marshmallows and graham crackers.
A hiking adventure...
....Mom and the kids enjoying the creek...
The fishing pond, stocked with trout, bass and blue gill.