First hike of the season!

This past Sunday, we went up to hike at Cunningham Falls State Park. My sister and her boyfriend met us there and I am glad they did because it was a bit muddier than I expected and it was nice to have extra hands to pick the girls up over wet/muddy areas.

The girls had a blast and the waterfall was impressive since it had been raining for days.

Poor Emily threw up on the way up the highway and was not feeling good. She didn't have a fever but it definitely threw our day off a little. She was determined to walk the whole way and whenever I tried to pick her up, she would say, "no, momma, I do it!" Bless her determination! 

Feeding Anna before the hike.

Claire

We made it!

Sleepy girl!

We then headed over to the park and lake to let the girls run around some before lunch!

Maddy-bug!

About to celebrate FIVE years of marriage and we couldn't be happier! 

We can't wait for many more hikes this year!

Our First Family Hike!

This past Sunday morning, we finally went out on a family hike. I had been wanting to take the girls to Cunningham Falls State Park for awhile to see the waterfall, but I didn't know how they would do with a 1 mile hike. We took them on a few walks (where they actually walked) and they did great but hiking in the woods was going to be a little different, even though it's a pretty easy trail. 

We wanted to get a backpack for Emily since she is still little and she would get tired quickly on a hike, but Tim was refusing to let us buy one. And honestly, I didn't want to spend a fortune on one if we got on a hike and it all became a disaster and we never used it again. So, this past weekend, I found a really nice, and barely used backpack carrier at a yard sale for $5, which I ended up only paying $3.50! Best deal of the year! :)

So, Nana graciously came with us and we packed some snacks and water and off we went. 

And wouldn't you know, they girls did great! Emily loved the backpack carrier. Anna slept the whole time in the Baby K'Tan. The girls walked the whole time. Mommy, Daddy and Nana survived and got some exercise  and all was good! The waterfall was pretty disappointing since it is late summer and we haven't had much rain, but the girls still liked being outside and exploring nature. We saw LOTS of caterpillars and bugs, rocks to jump off of, flowers, trees, dirt...ya know, nature!

Here are some of our photos from our first hike! We will definitely be doing many hikes this fall!

Happy girl!!

When we got back to the car it was snack time!!

Such a big girl!

After we left the park, we went to a local orchard to get apples, corn and peaches before heading home for lunch and naps! A wonderful Sunday morning and I look forward to many more family hikes!