More about the Morris': The Great Outdoors

This weekend Bryan and I spent some quality time with the Morris/DeSilva/Barnhart/Snavely clan at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park in California. This was my first true camping experience because in the past we either stay in cabins or campers when we go to the lake....the easy and comfortable way! Bryan's mother bought us a nice air mattress, since she does not want her pregnant daughter-in-law sleeping on the ground, and I definitely did not want to sleep on the ground either. After some campground location drama on Thursday we finally arrived at our site around 7:00pm and Bryan started drinking with the family and I of course started eating. I was the only non-drinking person there, so this was both depressing and entertaining since this family are drinkers and are rather entertaining while doing so! When you start hearing British accents, you know the party has begun. During the trip the group spent time playing some softball, I was the score-keeper to prevent getting hit with the ball, which turned out to be a good decision since two pitchers got nailed and a couple people almost got hit in the head by the ball being thrown...who knew slow-pitch softball could be so dangerous. After softball we went to the gorge. I was not aware of how tretourous of a hike this was going to be, but I prevailed and made it to the gorge, but there was no way I was jumping in the water. I think my body would have gone in shock and hyperthermia due to the frigid mountain water. But, some of the group took the challenge and enjoyed it, until they got out of the water! The nights were spent around the campfire, playing games, and drinking (water for me). The last full day we were there we spent at Monterrery at the Wishermans Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterrery Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium is a little pricey but worth it. Then it was back to camp for another round of dinner, drinks, and games. This night most of the family decided to go all out to celebrate one last night, and they did go all out! We did take a group photo, but it was with Amanda's camera, so I will have to wait for her to post that photo and then I'll copy it! Thank you all for a weekend of great memories: Matthew, Rick, Marina, Joey, Amanda, Jason, Rainbow, Kathy, Ian, Uncle Joe, Aunt Susie, Breanna, Joey, Eric, Andrew, Solome, Elaine, Luta, Jewell, Marie, Frank, Kyle, Garrett, Giuseppe, Claire, Ravi, Raj, and of course Bryan....I think that is everyone!