Delaware Labor Day Camping

Labor Day Camping this year took us to Delaware, a state we had never visited.	We stayed in Killens Pond State Park Campground, a very rustic campground compared to our usual KOAs.
This campground was covered with trees, and we enjoyed the seclusion.	The sun was framed beautifully by the trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Since campsites are not by the parking lot, the campsite provides these wheelbarrows for schlepping stuff.	Wheelbarrows were available for our arrival, though disappeared and were hoarded for our departure.
The state park in Delaware where we stayed had paddle boats...	...so one lovely late summer day we decided to take them out for a spin.
At first Alexi and David were the co-pilots...	...with Mateo and Sharon as backseat drivers.
Though we ultimately decided to get 2 paddleboats...	...so Mateo could also be paddling and piloting.
Alexi and David framed by a cool log.	Mateo&Sharon in foreground &fam in background.
Lovely water lillies were in full bloom in the pond.	And we had a turtle sighting from our paddle boat.
Later that afternoon we stopped for a round of mini-golf at 3 Sweet Sisters, named for owners' Mike and Becky's daughters.  The oldies were blaring from loudspeakers, which Grandpa would have loved.	Sharon and David enjoyed a kiss at the kissing booth.
Mateo sets up the perfect putt.	Alexi hits his classic yellow ball towards the hole.
David with a hole in one!	Alexi with a hole in one!
Sharon with a hole in one!	No hole in one for Mateo, so Sharon comforts him.
Mateo takes a turn at the wheel.	This was a really lovely mini-golf course.
Uh-oh!  A mini golf ball ended up in the water...	...so Alexi and Mateo to the rescue to get it back!
Tre Sorelle Dolce is the ice cream shop that is part of 3 Sweet Sisters Mini-Golf.	Absolutely incredible and unique flavors, and so many to choose from, at Tre Sorelle Dolce.
Alexi had a cinnamon bun and rocky road waffle cone.	Mateo tried a mint moose tracks and candybar overload waffle cone.
David had a moose tracks and salted caramel brownie waffle cone.	Sharon enjoyed a peanut butter caramel cookie dough and NSA butter pecan waffle cone.
We went back to our campsite and David set a roaring fire.	Mateo & Alexi look awesome in glow of a campfire.
Back at the campsite we enjoyed s'mores!	S'mores are the perfect campsite dessert.
Mateo is a huge fan of s'mores.	He loves having it for camping dessert every night.
We got to enjoy a wagon ride around our campground.	Our city boy sees Mother Nature at her finest.
For once there was no rain when we went camping, with the sun shining each day.	Alexi and Mateo share a cute moment together on the wagon ride.
We spotted lots of bird feeders during our wagon ride, and asked our tour guide about them later.	Sumac trees were starting to change color, signaling that autumn is right around the corner.
One of the main attractions of this campsite is the water park.	There are four cool water slides, and multiple pools for hanging out and wading.
Alexi and Mateo were excited to try out the water slides.	Sharon tried the blue+orange water slide, though spent most of the time hanging out in the pool with David.
Alexi gets soaked under the water bucket.	Mateo similarly gets sprayed & covered in beads.
Mateo under the mushroom raining water.	Mateo loves getting absolutely soaked!
We enjoyed Italian ices poolside.	Sharon shows her red tongue after the icey.
Alexi has his amigs in the tent...	...as does Mateo, to ensure sweet dreams.
Alexi famously on his first camping trip as a little boy said, "Where is the microwave and air conditioner?"	Mateo has taken the words "Keep Christmas with you all through the year" to heart, wearing Santa PJs every single day and night.
We love family camping because it gets us out of the city and amongst nature, to see beautiful sights like this gorgeous butterfly at our campsite.	David and Sharon began camping in earnest on their European backpacking trip back in 2004, and it has been wonderful to share our love of camping with our kids.
Cows seen in Delaware.  This used to be Sharon and Mateo's favorite animal, though that honor now goes to cats.	We had a really fun time camping in Delaware.  Now we are ready to go back to NYC and start the school year.  Though summer has unofficially ended, we have enough memories of traveling this summer to last a lifetime.