Camping @ Canyon Lake

I forgot to post the last entry before we left for the weekend, but we had a great time.  It was the first time any of us had been to Canyon Lake.  The lake isn't a really large one, but it is very pretty out there.  The water seems to be clear, so no worries about swimming in it.  I have an issue about swimming in water where I can't see my feet.  LOL.

I want to share some of the pictures from our trip.  : )

The park was almost full when we arrived.  There was one site left - a screen cabin.  We opted to set up our tent anyway, considering we didn't bring an air mattress.  Sleeping on the concrete didn't sound like too much fun.

It was wonderful to be outside and have such a beautiful view of the lake.

Here's Ben - sitting at our picnic area, just enjoying the scenery.  

As you look out across the lake, the water is a pretty blue-green color.  The water level is really low right now though, so we will pray for more rain! : )

We went for a walk, to check out our surroundings.  The girls were looking for fresh water mussels.

We also enjoyed watching the deer.  There were several in this little patch of trees.  They stayed over there most of the evening, but did come across the street into the small field behind our camp site.

We always enjoy getting to see the sunbeams as the sun peaks out from behind the clouds.

We also enjoyed watching a beautiful sunset through the trees.

This little guy came to visit for a while.  He was enjoying the trees just above our picnic area, and I was able to get a few pictures.  I don't know much about birds, but I think this is a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.  It was a very pretty little bird.

This picture was taken at the swimming area.  This should give you an idea of how low the water level is right now.  You can see where the water is generally about 4 and a half feet high on that gauge.  Being so early in the year, the water was REALLY cold also.  The girls enjoyed it anyway.  Ben refused to go out there, LOL.  I went out, but didn't stay long. 

Overall, we had a great time.  We didn't really decide we were going to go camping until the Thursday evening, so we weren't as prepared as we should have been.  The girls got a little bored at times; primarily because we forgot to bring a ball for them to play with.  We ended up playing a game of charades before bedtime.  That was quite entertaining, LOL.  Next time, we will bring some more game ideas to play in the evening.  Hopefully we will get some good rains to bring the water levels up as well.

Ben just downloaded a geocaching application to his android.  We are really looking forward to going out again and trying it out.  I think it will be a great way to keep everyone busy while getting to see more of the beauty nature has to offer.

^{Psalm 104:10-15}

¹⁰ He makes springs pour water into the ravines; 
   it flows between the mountains. 
¹¹ They give water to all the beasts of the field; 
   the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 
¹² The birds of the sky nest by the waters; 
   they sing among the branches. 
¹³ He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; 
   the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. 
¹⁴ He makes grass grow for the cattle, 
   and plants for people to cultivate— 
   bringing forth food from the earth: 
¹⁵ wine that gladdens human hearts, 
   oil to make their faces shine, 
   and bread that sustains their hearts.