We took the two middle boys out in the RV for a surprise night in the desert. A little treat during the Christmas Rush. A chance for them to have Mom and Dad all to themselves without little baby girl  taking all the attention.

The drive only took 90 minutes, stopping for gas and footlong Costco hot dogs on the way .

Setting up camp is a cinch with only 4 people and the boys eager to help unload the wood and camp chairs. Dad drove the off road vehicle off the trailer and the boys danced a jig!

Hours were spent up and down hills , spinning donuts , and throwing rocks and kicking soccer balls, when they eventually climbed out.

Dinner was chili , s’mores and hot cider. There was no drama and relatively tear free from all parties ( including me) .

Finished it off with wine and whisky truffles by the fire for me and the hubby once they were asleep.

Fuel $50

Hot dogs $7

Seeing the boys enjoy themselves , priceless.

I am very much looking forward to watching this. I read the book about a year ago and could not put it down, I  recommended it to all my friends , and will watch closely and write my opinion soon!