Goldstein Family: Camping Part Deux, Chubby Bunny Style

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Camping Part Deux, Chubby Bunny Style

We decided to do a mini camping experience in the backyard last night with our neighbors again. Kyle set up the big tent and cleared a space in our mulch bed to burn a Duraflame log to roast marshmallows by. We straightened hangars, set out our chairs and lanterns and awaited the darkness to begin the repeat camping experience. We first all had burgers at Jordan and Kelci's house then moved the party over to our place. We got all bundled up as a cold front was beginning to blow through and began the s'more experience in the backyard. After about five minutes, a huge gust of wind blew our fire out and the camping was officially moved indoors.

We lit our gas fireplace without any logs in it and roasted marshmallows on the open flames spouting from the pipe. It was a sight to be seen, I'll tell you. We all enjoyed s'mores in the comfort of our living room (my kind of camping) and chatted the evening away while Gatlin and Christiana played in Gatlin's Cars tent.

After a while, Kyle got the bright idea to stuff as many of the big marshmallows as possible into his mouth (aka Chubby Bunny). He got five the first time and was quickly told by Bobo that his attempt was weak. Can you see where this is going? A challenge was made and Bobo was up next to stuff his face. His technique was fantastic, poking the marshmallows into the corners and crevices of his cheeks until he had stuffed eight into his mouth. We were all laughing so hard, it was great. Kyle then tried again using Bobo's technique and got a whopping seven thereby handing Bobo the "chubby bunny" victory. At the end of the night, we were sufficiently stuffed on s'mores and slept in our cozy beds instead of in the windstorm that continued throughout the night. Again, my kind of camping!