Into the Woods

We have an annual group-camping tradition with some friends from college in which we joyfully participate each summer. We went last summer when Sawyer was 4 months old, and needless to say, this year was a little easier!

Like his mom and dad, he's a sucker for the woods and wide open spaces. He also loved running around in the tent like a maniac!

A dose of weekend camping in Wisconsin does the body good! Our campsite population grows every year with more kiddos (mostly of the female persuasion), and we all enjoy our fellowship in the woods relaxing and being together.

While a serene, adult-only camping trip definitely has its merits, it is a wonder to behold children outdoors, exploring new things and breaking free from the confines of every-day routine.

Bugs, games, frogs, s'mores, and campfires make life grand. Add in a remote controlled fart machine and they really enjoy themselves!

Alternative Moby Wrap

Sawyer hasn't been in our Moby Wrap since he was pretty small. When we were away from home though and had the opportunity to take a nice long hike, I had to make something on the fly to hold our mini-hiker in.

I don't have the cash to buy my dream Kelty Child-Carrier Backpack (in green if Santa is reading this), so I took a stroll down to the Salvation Army, bought a fitted jersey bed-sheet and whipped up my own wrap. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention.

Jersey seemed like the best material for some give-and-take, and for a mere $1.99 I couldn't resist. First, I removed the elastic off the sheet by just cutting in. I split the sheet down the middle and essentially created a long piece of fabric by sewing together the ends several times over with a very tight stitch.

We watched several videos on how to wrap your kiddo onto your back and we were off to the woods!

Also doubles as a head-wrap for a Bedouin wanna-be.

As a warning, this is NOT a tutorial on how to make your own child carrier. I can't be held responsible for weak seams, insecure knots, or your sweet baby's ability to breath when you wrapped him up. It worked for me, but please use at your own risk.