Sunday, May 13, 2012

Day Hike


On Saturday we took a hike to a place called Little Yosemite.  It is in a national park only 15 miles down the road from our apartment.  A resident of our complex told me about it and said that her family had a wonderful time there.  What we didn’t consider was the temperature difference from the weekend she went to the weekend we went.  When she went it was in the low 70s and when we went it was close to 90 degrees.  We went early in the morning, but the other thing we didn’t know was that the path on the hike was full sun.  We did go prepared with packed lunches, hats and sunblock, but it was a rough hike with the little ones.  The hike was an easy path, but too hot for the kids.  However, we trudged on and made it to our destination….a beautiful waterfall with swimming holes and rocks to climb.  Once we got there we were happy we made the trek and the kids had so much fun.  But getting there and going back home were a little tough on us all. So what did we do when we got home….all 5 of us took a nap.  It was a very nice afternoon of rest.

Here are the girls all ready to hike.....in skirts.....with Keen shoes.....




Starting the long trek to the waterfalls......

This is Dan trying to motivate the girls to walk a little faster.....


Our little snake friend that crossed our path.....





The girls acclimating to the cool water and rough terrain.....

Chloe discovered the fun in throwing rocks in the water.....






The Keen shoes after the hike.....I love my girls to have muddy shoes!

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