As the holiday season sets in...and the rain, I think fondly of the warm summer months and the beauty of the mountains. We love hiking and hope that our kids will love it too. Anderson is well on his way. He is usually pretty good for at least a 2-3 mile hike before he needs a ride on dad's shoulders. Each season he gets better and better. Adeline, of course, will get to enjoy a free ride up the mountains in the Ergo for the next couple of summers! We were not able to get up to the mountains as much as we like this summer but we did get up a few times. Here are some photos...enjoy! We did!!
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| Arboretum in Seattle...on a scavenger hunt made by dad! |
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| Hiking with dad in the Cascades |
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| What kind of crazy animal is in that tree?!? |
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| Hiking up Little Si |
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| Pointing to Mt. Si in the distance |
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| Lunch at the top of Little Si |
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| Hiking with cousin, Elle, near Lake Wenatchee |
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| Perfect hideout! |
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| Love it! |
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| Peaceful alpine lake...so tempting... |
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| And we're in! |
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| Discovery Park in Seattle |
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| Picnic at Discovery |
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| Dad, Anderson, and Adeline hiking in the Cascades |
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| My little hiker...carries his own backpack too! |
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| Mom, Anderson, and Adeline taking a break at the top |
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| He took a tumble...but got back up and finished the hike. |
