Not to be Confused with Car Camping

For my birthday this year, we went carpet camping: my idea.

I had intended that we should have a fireside picnic dinner – homemade sloppy joes –, but because of timing, we ate at the table with electric lights.

Afterward, we turned out all the lights and prepared the camp site by firelight (in the fireplace) and flashlight. The girls were so excited about sleeping in the tent. And let me just say, this camp site had some of the best facilities: flushing toilets; no critters or insects; and running water. It was so nice, Drew and I (and M) decided to sleep out "under the stars".

In lieu of actual smores, the girls snacked on mini marshmallows in a cup.