Donkinstock 2010

*Really long post alert*

Early in August we took a trip down to Northern California for a Donkin reunion, and as you'll see in the pictures below, we had a great time. This was going to be Bobby's longest trip in a car so we were anxious to see how it was going to turn out. My car was in the shop after the deer so we ended up borrowing Debra's car (she's on a mission in Texas). The AC in her car had just been "fixed" but we soon found out that it really hadn't. Jackie worked her magic and got Jonnie and her little brothers to switch cars with us so we got to do half of the journey in the nice minivan.

I learned how to drive with my Grandma so it's only appropriate to carry on the tradition.

We don't own a tent so we got to borrow the 12 man tent and set up the crib and swing, with plenty of room to spare.

The campsite was right on the coast and pretty much foggy the entire time. The low during the night was usually about 50 while the high was 55. We kept Bobby bundled the whole time.

Foggy but very pretty. The redwoods are spectacular.

Jackie loves taking pictures of me and Bobby when we both have our hoodies on.

Bobby reminded me of an ewok

Valley of the Ferns

Tall trees in the Fog #2

Jackie and I started playing catch and it turned into a 4 hour batting practice with most of her cousins coming over to take their turn.

A deer showed up at camp

We also found the big Elk herd right off the highway

Tree bathroom

Paul Bunyan. His mouth would move and he would talk to you. Paul asked me about my Angel's hat and then told me that they stink. He said he was a San Francisco Giants fan. I never found where he was hiding.

Margie fell in love

Tall trees in the light fog #3

Bobby's mom forgot to put sunscreen on him. Geez.

We visited the Indian village just before we left for home

About a day or two after we were home, his cheeks started to peel. The sun got him through the fog.