Is this really our first hike of the year? Trails around town don't count so yeah, i think it is. And it was AWESOME. One mile in, one mile out. Perfect for kids who know how to not fall off a cliff.
I absolutely LOVE hiking with my family. It's all the greatness of camping without the we have to pack the whole house part. Everyone is just so happy when we are out enjoying God's creation. My oldest is the outdoor enthusiast for sure, which is funny because he's also the indoor enthusiast as well, total book lover. I could not get over what a good mood he had today, and every time we go hiking actually. I know most kids complain every day, but this kid sets the bar. The boy did not complain once for almost a whole day. This is a miracle people. Oh the peace, the quiet that my mind was able to experience. Can we move out into the woods please? ;O
Picking me a flower of course. They always pick me flowers.
I really like these guys.
Daddy's dog tired but O says giddy-up!
This was not my friend. Snakes aren't my favorite but i can handle little fast ones that zip out of the way on the trail. What creeps me out are slow as molasses prehistoric looking snakes that don't seem to care at all if you're there because at any second they're going to turn into a fire breathing hell monster. Hubby said he's never seen one before, that didn't help my overactive imagination either. Thankfully i have a six year old who's braver than me.
Saw soooo many butterflies
Rock throwing of course
Lots of rocky beach area to hang and picnic at
Made it to the end. Still smiling.
Peanut butter cookies were promised to all good troopers upon returning to the van. The child took one bite and fell asleep. Never let go of the cookie til he woke up when we pulled into the driveway. Turns out throwing rocks as big as your head is pretty tiring!
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Joe said when asked at work how his 4th of July was, he responded each time with "Magical." It's true, we couldn't have asked for a better day weather wise and everyone who was able to join us made it incredibly special.
Joe worked a half day so the boys and i ventured out to the zoo early morning and had lots of fun.
Watch out for the one-eyed fish, he's pretty creepy.
Could their hair get any more red?
Running free!
Not free
Boys loved the porcupine. Boys loved pretending to be porcupines. Did you know they run backward to scare off their predators?
Crazy big croc
Bear hunting
Catching a ride
Oliver's rules: Sit on something once, it belongs to you and no one else. FOREVER.
I was holding Oliver. Lion thought he looked tasty.
