Desert Camping!

It's almost time for our upcoming trip out to the Mojave desert. Yes, I know what you're thinking....What's in the Mojave desert???? The answer is NOTHING!!!!!! Dirt and a po-dunk little town where you should be able to find about 1 motel, 1 gas station, a few trailer parks, and a McDonalds.

We are amongst those crazy people who actually enjoy being in the middle of nowhere. Not because we're antisocial, but because we love dirt bikes, dune buggies, and of course, the dirt itself! And if you can believe this, the desert can actually be very beautiful, my friend. Yes it can. The sunsets are amazing, the mornings unbelievably crisp, and the dirt- well, unbelievably dirty.

It's really the three F's that keep bringing us back: Fellowship, Food, and Fun! We usually go with several other families, all whom we love so much and whose kids are among some of our kids' best friends. The food is usually amazing. It's like we go on this mission to find the most amazing food ever to eat while we're there. Most of it is centered around my sister's huge deep fryer, you know the kind you fry a turkey in. We have made turkeys, deep fried pickles, onion rings, fried chicken, funnel cake (ummm....YES!!!), and this time we are doing homemade corn dogs! I mean, come on, what else can you fry in there....Twinkies, Snickers, it's out of control! We will also have a "group soup" night. It's just so enjoyable to sit around a campfire and eat dinner with people you love. It's a beautiful thing.

Then there's the dirt itself. Highly conducive to some of the most amazing fun you'll ever have. The boys ride and ride and ride, and dig and dig and dig in it. Dave usually brings all of his toys (BB Guns, pellet guns, and the infamous tennis ball shooter) for additional fun in the middle of nowhere. He has a great game planned for the kids this time....with candy rewards. Life is sweet.

This time out in Mojave will also include a field trip to Edwards Air Force Base with our homeschool group. We actually planned this trip around the field trip. We figured we'd already be out in Mojave, so why not make a weekend out of it? Should be awesome for the boys to see. Dave loves airplanes, especially the old ones. Hopefully there will be at least one old one for him to check out. Did you know Edwards Air Force Base has been the home of more major milestones in flight than any other place on earth? Little-known fact I thought you may enjoy. And right there in the beautiful Mojave desert.

Well, I'll put pictures up when we return. Stay tuned and you will feel like you were there. Except you stayed clean. (Hey wait, I have a shower and toilet in my trailer, what more do I need? OK and a generator. And a coffeepot. And every other comfort of home. I'm spoiled).