This is the DARLING group of kids that we hauled around all weekend on the Frio river! We spent the last 4 days at Garner state park and I will have a full report in the morning.
On the way home, we were on Amazon in the car looking at what supplies we need for our next trip and so I am going to post those deals for you now because a few are on sale.
Plus, I will do a few camping posts if you are into that kind of thing 🙂
But first, possibly my most favorite picture of the weekend….
My BIL Jeff, jumping off one of the rope swings! LOL!
Below, you will see a small child sleeping in a Intex raft/boat on the river. We are AWESOME parents! 🙂 Actually this isn’t my child but my niece, so the awesome parent award goes to my SIL and brother.
We collect camping gear year to year. We also have some great river gear that we add to little by little each season. One of the things we bought this year is a Intex raft/boat and were really impressed and liked it a lot. Once we got internet on the way home we were looking to see what else they had because we will be watching to pick up another float before the next time we go back.
:: On Amazon ::
- Intex Explorer Boat 100 – $15.82
- Intex Explorer Bost 200 – $12.99
- Intex Explorer Boat Set 200 – $20.34
- Intex Explorer Boat Set PRO 200 – $36.87
- Intex Explorer Boat 300 – this is the one we have – $27.99 (was $35.99 – we paid $39 at the park)
The boat was a great addition as we were able to put the little kids in it and haul them around. We were also able to put a cooler in it and my camera and keep them dry.
We have a good collection of the Intex River Rat tubes that we have used for years. One year we found some on clearance and picked up 2. They were really great for the price so we added one each year. We now have about 5 that we rope together on the river.
- Intex River Rat – $9.50
- Intex River Rat 2 pack – $20.75
- Intex River Rat 6 pack – $54.95
There is nothing more then I love then being on the river with my family. We have such a great time no matter if we are sitting on the bank playing with rocks or tubing down the river!
What is YOUR favorite river gear?
Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Tiffany,
We just got back from floating the Guadeloupe. It was so much fun now that all five of us can go (the three year old’s first time). Where do you stay to float the Frio? I want to possibly book something for next year so we don’t miss out!
Are you getting this on clearance at Academy, Walmart, Target? Thanks, Mel
I can’t even remember! It was about 4 years ago. Let me ask Paul and see where we got the tubes. This is the time of year to be looking around.
I love love love Garner State Park! My family & my best friend & her family went about 3 years ago (our first time – their 2nd) and absolutely had a blast. We can’t wait to go back again.
Check out Aldi this week. In the clearance section I found an inflatable boat with paddles down from $44.99 to $16.99. Stocked up for next year. Our kids use the boat in the pool.
How do I send a picture of our favorite river gear?
Send to mylitter@mac.com