Caddo Lake 2013

We just got back from our First Annual Allen Family of Four Vacation, aka Griswold Family Vacation.

We went to Caddo Lake, which is out in east Texas. Oh my goodness, if you've never been to this lake you are missing out! It's the only natural lake in Texas and it is GORGEOUS!

We stayed in a house boat that has been turned into a rental home. We thought it would be fun for the boys to stay in a real boat for a few days. They had a blast in it; the novelty wore off for me and Matt after about an hour. Let's just say we won't be renting from these people again.

We had a really good time. We did a hike through the state park, did some canoeing, and hired a guide to take us on a tour of the lake...it has a very interesting history.

Funny story: our boat guide and Matt went to high school together! They didn't know each other, but know some of the same people. Small world!

Per usual, our boys are not good travelers and get antsy about an hour into the trip. Luckily we had snacks for them to keep shoveling in and occupied for awhile. And per usual, the trip home took twice as long as it did to get there! That's how we roll in this family!

Here is our weekend in pictures!

Ready to go!

Picnic in Canton. Yes, that's only 1 1/2 hours from our house.

Spitting contest. Because that's what boys do.

The Shipwreck. No, that's NOT an outhouse by the boat.

Eating again

Climbing up to the pilot house

First canoe ride

Being still so we don't capsize 

Enough of being still, I'm going over!

There are cypress trees all over. Gorgeous!

Spanish moss

Ready to hike!

Fun in the woods!

Kyle and his snake whacker

Armed and dangerous

Passed out before we left the state park

All that walking wears little buddies out

Just hanging out 

Two thumbs (or index fingers) up for daddy's fajitas!

Ummm...I don't know

Going alligator hunting

Loving the boat

Old pro at boating

Found one!

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