We went camping at Twin Lakes on Mount Harrison for the Elison Family Reunion. Everyone was so excited to go. Brian took Friday off so we could leave early. We were making final preparations when Hayden threw up. Round number three for Hayden. We have been sick all summer. We decided to take our chance. He got a pill so he wouldn't throw up and an Immodium for, well you know. We had a great ride. We turned off of the interstate and took the old road through Malta. Just before Malta we went through the biggest thunderstorm ever. Thunder, lightening, hail and torrents of rain. After about 15 minutes it was done. Our drive up the mountain was so nice. We all rolled down our windows and just enjoyed the fresh air. Our stuff was damp when we arrived but we figured it would dry out if we just go everything unpacked. We got our tent set up and beds made for everyone. Camp was set. Next was to set up the kitchen and get dinner going. I guess we were too busy to notice the dark clouds rolling in. It rained a good little rain for 15 minutes or so and then quite. Dinner prep resumed. Next was unreal! For a good hour, it rained, it hailed, it thundered and it lighteninged (is that a word??) It was terrible. I put the lid on the dutch oven and we all huddled under the easyup and a tarp. After awhile everyone was set and freezing. Marc and Amanda took their family and ran for the tent trailer. Brian and I took our boys and headed for the tent. Once inside we noticed the nice little lake forming under our tent and then it started dripping from above. Everything went onto the cot so that it could be off the ground. Oh, I forgot to mention that Logan followed Marc and when we got to our tent.... no Logan. Brian went to find him and Zach helped me get everything off the ground. We changed into dry clothes and waited for the rain to stop. It rained forever! I have never been so close to lightening in my life. As the rain tapered off, Grandma and Grandpa Crump pulled in with their trailer. Thank goodness! The rest of the trip was really uneventful. Everything dried and we had a great time.