Wade and Emily's Blog

I'm not certain why, but after large Spiehler family events, I often feel like blogging. This weekend was our big family camping trip. Fall is usually a lovely time in Indiana. The leaves change gorgeous colors; there is a crispness to the air. Let me just tell you that this weekend the air was more than crisp. It was downright freaking, ridiculous cold. Last weekend was delightful... next weekend is supposed to be lovely as well. We picked the camping weekend from Hades. On the first night, only the bravest of the brave dared sleep outdoors. I think we all know which group I fell into. Being the "indoorsy" girl that I am, I opted for hotel bed and heat. We shopped, we hiked, we sat around the fire. People complained of not being able to feel their appendages, and we spent the afternoon poking each other to make sure we were all still alive. The second night, everyone slept at the hotel. Although I'm pretty sure one dear lad, who shall remain nameless :), was not so happy with the move to the indoors. He had set his mind on camping, and to go back to the indoors was to simply admit defeat to the elements. While the rest of us enjoyed nice, warm showers, he declined, arguing that campers do not shower. Stubborn as he may be, he is a delightful addition to the family :) Meanwhile, the Purdue and Wisconsin game was in full swing. We watched the rest of it, and sadly... Purdue suffered a defeat. After Wade stopped cursing, we all went to the lobby to play games. After a sad, sad, sad attempt at Catch Phrase, we settled into a game of Taboo. According to Mike Hacker, Hawaii is not part of the United States, but belongs to another country altogether. After the girls soundly beat the boys, we all went to bed. Even though we didn't really camp, it was still a great weekend... despite the cold and all of our incessant whining :) Family is such a blessing!

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