hiking

It was a GORGEOUS on Saturday! We took the family on a little hike. We took this trail up: Pinnacle Trail: blazed in orange circles - this strenuous 1.7 mile (one-way) trail begins at the Visitor Center and ends at the summit, highest point at 1,705 feet. We took this trail back: Backside Trail: blazed in orange hexagons - A strenuous, .9 mile (one-way) trail that starts at the Visitor Center and ends at the summit. Just before reaching the summit, hikers will climb up 336 wooden steps. It has been a few years since we have hiked this mountain. The distance wasn't bad, just 2.6 miles. I had forgotten the "strenuous" part though. Liam was such a trooper he only complained once! I complained more then he did. Of course, I did have a baby strapped to my back. That's a good excuse, right?

taking a break

feeding Ez

Michael carried Sutton about 95% of the time. Up hill her legs were too tired and down hill she kept saying "too bumpy" when she tried to walk.

Ezra at the summit

After lunch at the summit

the view

on the way home we made a short stop at my favorite fabric store. everyone hung out in the car while i did a quick bit of shopping.

the boys

Sutton fell asleep. Michael took pity on her neck breaking position and tied her head back with my hoodie. she slept like that for a while.