Here we are, week 4 of the Make a Memory series. Each Monday now through the end of August I will feature a special family tradition from one of my favorite bloggers. It is so important to create lasting memories with our families and this will be a fun way to get ideas for fun traditions we can start with our own families. So let’s dive right in and see how Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything and her family (of 10, she is supermom!) make a memory!
Thanks Michelle for inviting me to participate in the Make a Memory Series. I remember so many wonderful traditions from my childhood and am trying to incorporate some of those and also new ones with my own family.
One of our favorite traditions is our Family Backyard Camp out. The weather hasn’t been great so we haven’t had one yet this year, but we will be able to get in a few camp outs before the cooler weather hits.
Camping starts with the boys and hubby setting up the tent and the girls bringing the supplies out.
We play games before dark. Either croquet, Frisbee, jumping on the trampoline, baseball, or the swing set.
Then we roast hot dogs and make s’mores in the fire pit.
Once it’s dark we lay on the trampoline to find stars and constellations.
Then head back to the fire pit for more s’mores or roasted starburst before we turn in for the night.
The kids pick a movie to watch on the computer and hubby and I usually end up falling asleep about 10 minutes into it.
The next morning hubby makes pancakes or french toast. Yum!
We love our Family Backyard Camp outs and the kids always look forward to it. I hope they always remember these fun family times. And also remember some of the most fun we’ve had as a family cost little or nothing, it was the time spent together. As they get older I think this is even more important.
I also love that the back door is just a few feet away and I can shower first thing in the morning.
Amen to having the back door so close. Love it. Perfect for my little guys too because if they won’t go to sleep in the tent we just take them up to their beds! I need to get a fire pit. How fun to have s’mores in your own backyard. Thanks Leanne for a great idea to make a memory!
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Ash says
Backyard camp outs are still some of my fondest memories.
The Tuckerbag
Kimmy says
love this! We plan to start doing this very thing this summer, but the “how” was kinda vague to me. Thanks for some great ideas!
Comeca Jones says
Sweet memories.
Studio Carolina says
At my age (72), I realize that spending time and money on Memories is so much more important than spending on Material things.
The last conversation I had with my mother (age 94) was about all you have when you are old is memories………wonderful advice.
I am in love with your “Make a memory” posts!!!
Leanne says
Thanks for letting me share one of my favorite family traditions Michelle.
Kara says
Backyard camp-outs are a favorite at our house too. So much easier than packing everything up and driving somewhere. And I’m all for running water! LOL!
Mommy Of 4 Munchkins says
I’m curious, what is roasted starburst?
Michelle says
Mommy of 4 Munchkins-
You stick a starburst on the end of a marshmallow roasting stick and warm it up until it is almost melted. It makes the flavor really powerful.
the classroom creative says
Hi Michelle-
These backyard campouts are really every kids dream come true. I really have a taste for a smores right now…
We featured your post at Our Camping Theme Roundup
Hope you have a lovely week!
Nicolette & Karen
editors of The Classroom Creative.