We pulled in to Tuscon, AZ a few days ahead of schedule to relax at a campground with a pool and escape the snakes of the Sonoran desert. Eloise practiced riding her new bike here and found she really enjoyed bike riding.
Enough pictures of Eloise. Here is Eliza liking her walker.
Our flock: Fulltime families (other families who live and travel in their RV full time) all flew into Tucson for a week long rally and we had a blast. The Fulltime Family rally was held in conjunction with the “57th Escapade” hosted by Escapees RV Club. The family rally was just a small cohort of the large event. The Escapade included seminars, an RV market place, food vendors, club socials, RV sales, and nightly entertainment including a talent show. Of course we really didn’t partake in any (or many) of those events as we were busy meeting and socializing with other families.
Eloise loved meeting all the kids and (mostly) enjoyed “Kidscapade” the kids day camp which was held on two days of the event. (Did she come home half way through both days? Yes. But she did go back to play after a snack at home.) The kids painted, played with water squirt guns, ran in sprinklers, flew kites, played dolls, rode bikes, and genuinely enjoyed running around in the soft green grass. (Grass! In the desert!) Eloise really loved playing with her two new friends: Willow and Eliza (a new Eliza!). They all ran ragged late into the night and unfortunately we were busy chasing them and didn’t take as many photos as we would have liked! As part of the talent show the kids all went on stage to sing a song while they held their art work that they created at kids camp. (Everyone was supposed to paint a picture of their camper. Eloise had other ideas for her art)
Painting #2: Glitter and paint on paper titled: “Tornado camper” – Eloise age 4 and 3/4
One day several of the dads got together to go mountain biking and had a very enjoyable kid-free workout.
Parents socialized by the fire every night and it was nice to relax and discuss topics with those who are living in their RV too. We got many a tip on new places to visit and recommendations on campgrounds and boondocking and dry camping spots. We even fell in love with the propane fire pit while we were there and knew we had to get one! Of course many good laughs were had and we can’t wait to meet everyone again down the road.
Come on Mom, haven’t you ever seen a baby eat a Popsicle on a 95 degree day before?
Sherry Mather
Nice! Sounds like you all had a really fun time! So nice that Eloise got to play with other kids her age, she loves making new friends! Wow! Eloise riding a bicycle! Big girl! Eliza is growing so fast, so cute! Stay away from those rattlesnakes! Can’t wait to see you all! Hugs to Eloise and Eliza!