Our Family Hike! (June 4, 2011)

Tory wanted to take the kids on a little hike to see a water fall at Jump Creek Canyon just West of Fruitland (I think). I didn't want to be left out while they went on this little adventure.

When Tory's parents came to visit I stayed home with Zack and Camrey while they all went on a nature walk and sat and fed Zack while everyone went swimming (not that I can swim yet anyway...), but like I said, I didn't want to be left out again.

I decided that even if I just sit in the car at least I won't be left home again.

We left early in the morning so it was nice and cool. Tory got the kids and pointed to the direction they were heading and said it shouldn't take more than 30 min or so to get there and back.

Zack was sleeping. and I paced around a bit and decided I could probably make it there packing him... Tory said it wasn't that far. I brought a little pack just in case I felt up to the challenge. So I got Zackery out of his car seat and strapped him to my chest and headed to join them.

It took less than 5 min to catch up with them even though they were 10 min. a head of me. (I forget their short legs go a little slower hiking and crossing streams)

When we got to the waterfall the kids were all excited. There was a small cave they played in. We all sat down and had snacks.

We took pictures and had a really nice time.

Tory and I looked at each other and said, "This is what having kids is all about."

Spending quality time together, exploring, and learning and seeing the beautiful world our Father in Heaven has created for us!

During the drive there the kids were looking out the windows looking at all the fields. One field was growing alfalfa... Chase said, "Hey, that's like on Little Rascals!"

Then we passed a young girl about 10 yrs old on a horse and Chase said, " Wow! look dad; She's driving a horse!"

We also passed a Semi Truck and Tyler said, "Look, it's Optimus Prime!"

Clearly we have a bunch a city kids. It was fun to explain to them where the food in the store comes form, and point out all the different plants growing.



Tory packed Camrey on his back and I packed Zackery, and Chase and Tyler had walking sticks.

After the waterfall hike we drove over to Lake Lowell.

It was green and beautiful!

It was defiantly a perfect morning for our little adventure.

Despite having a baby 3 and a half weeks ago, I was glad I was able to keep up.

Zack and I are both doing great!

I'm grateful for my wonderful husband and the beautiful children he has given me. I love my family! I'm excited about life and look forward to all the adventures we will have together!