This weekend many of us or our friends will take to the wilderness to celebrate the Fourth of July. There’s something about sleeping out under the stars with no other light pollution that is exciting and relaxing. To get away from our normal settings and feel like we are “roughing it” has been a favorite pastime of many. I’m all for being in the wilderness I just want to camp with my bed and comforts of home.

Several years ago, I brought you a photo of Raymond, Wava and Wayne outside a tent looking every bit camping enthusiasts. While I was scanning negatives, I found these precursors to that camping fun. I just love this tiny tent. I am very entranced with the tent door. There’s not bug netting or even floor, but this tent would be great cover when needed. I bet it was Kermits as I have found many photos of him fishing.

In the first photo we have Eunice holding Wava and Wayne with Raymond next to them. Then we have a great photo of big brother Raymond and little sister Wava. You can really see the door to the tent and even a little inside the tent. How exciting for the kids to see the tent and get to play in it. Imagining that they too were camping or perhaps traveling to distant shores. Learning that a tent is really a portable house and with a roof over your head one can go anywhere. If you have chosen to rough it this weekend may your travels be safe and your bug bites few.