Sunday, August 2, 2009

Hiking adventures!

So, there's this spectacular waterfall near us that we had never seen. Drew has been fly fishing there a couple times, but the kids and I hadn't done it. We decided to go hiking this weekend, all by ourselves, and thought we'd give this trail a try...

Cascades Trail...2 miles of fun ahead!!

David was happy and ready to go...riding in style!

Being goofy on one of our rest stops...

After about 10 pictures like this one we finally got David's head in the shot!

We made it!!! Cascade Waterfall!! Isn't it gorgeous?

David fell asleep about 1 mile in...and stayed that way for a long time!

Shoes off...clothes off...time for wading fun!

There is a great swimming hole...but it's cold water!!!

Kimmi walked all the way to the waterfall...she wanted to stand right by it, but I was a paranoid mom...maybe next time when Drew is with us.

Alli taking a break and eating some grapes

David woke up and was ready for some kisses..

(swallow my pride)...Yes...I know...HORRIBLE picture of me...just let your eyes wander to the 3 adorable kids in this picture....

Leaving the waterfall...they were sooo excited that I let them wear the water backpacks on this hike...

Back at the parking lot...we made it!!...and seriously..without any complaints!

Happy to be out of the baby backpack.
We had so much fun...we're gonna do it again soon!


3 comments:

Emmy Slusser said...

WOW! What a woman! That was so brave of you - it looks like so much fun! Your kids are so cute and that waterfall! WOW!

Ken said...

You've always had my respect, but now even more so...that'a a heckuva hike with that little chunk in the backpack! The waterfall is beautiful, and so are your kids.

Diane said...

What a great day. Love the David kisses picture. And I don't know what you are talking about, that picture of you and the kids is absolutely wonderful.
What a great memory you made.