Camping in the back yard

We tried pitching our tent in the back yard yesterday. We were so excited that Peter actually broke one of the sticks in his haste. That didn't stop us from climbing insisde the half collapsed tent. Two man tent? Forget it. How about 2 adults, a youngster, and a 45 pound highly animated dog. Kelly will be stopping by REI today for a replacement so that we are prepared for a camp out in Montana for the family reunion.