It's a very gloomy Monday. Two inches of snow accumulated on the ground throughout the morning hours, and it continues to fall. You would never know that just 3 days ago, the mercury was flirting with the 72 degree mark.
The day was just too beautiful. We took a break from school and from co-op and spent the day with friends at the park.
We enjoyed the beauty of the waterfalls.
We hiked
all the way to the top where a tower with few railings stood, inviting the children to climb...and giving the mamas a few heart attacks in the process.
And along the way we climbed lots of rocks
and some trees,
one of which was covered by the initials of other hikers-by.
Oh, and we saw enough bear poop to cause those of us with middle-aged legs much angst over trying to keep up with the energetic, youthful legs that insisted on carrying the children seemingly miles ahead on the path.
But the boys assured us in true Lord of the Flies fashion that, with their walking sticks, they could easily take on any bear...even a famished one just waking up from a long winter's nap.
It was a long hike--about 2 hours--and at the end, the children were delighted to become spectators on the sidelines of another visitor's remote-controlled car fun.
A lovely sunny day, a good long hike, a fun time with friends...it was definitely a spring tease, but we'll certainly take what we can get!
41 comments:
I love all of the photos!! Looks like you had a wonderful time! :)
Great photos, interesting view of the helicopter and great processing. Loved the motin of the waterfall shots and beautiful photos of your kids.
I love, love all your photos! You did such a wonderful job.
Wow! There were so many beautiful shots there that I lost count!! Love 'em!!!! And I love the story, too! Glad that your legs managed to keep up with the youthful ones -- and that everyone enjoyed their day in the warm air!
These are wonderful shots - I love the first two shots.
You always have so much fun with your kids! It was warm here today, but will be snowing again in 2 days. I'm so ready for summer! Great pictures.
2 inches of snow! OH NO! I wanted that to be gone for a long, long time. Darn it! The kids are so adorable. Hope you find Spring soon. Love, Becky
What wonderful photos from your day out. It almost feels as if I went down that hike with you. :) It's always great to be able to get the kids out and just let them "commune with nature." =)
Sounds like you had a great time enjoying nature! LOVE those waterfall shots & the lovely bench. Cool capture of the helicopter too!! :)
Weather is so unpredictable. It has been a teaser here in Germany, too. One day it's beautiful and warm, and the next, it's cold and raining.
Love the photos! We are homeschoolers, too. =)
Great shots, I love them!
A pleasant Tuesday.
Wow, Kathleen! These shots are all amazing. What a wonderful set of memories!
Do you ever letterbox on these outings?
Wow! These are AMAZING pictures! I specially love the one of the park bench by the water. Looks like a fun day at a beautiful place.
Looks like a grand adventure! Love those first few shots!
Kathleen- GREAT photos! Looks like a wonderful day! I think I will come visit. :)
Those are lovely photos and such a fun family day!
Beautiful photos of your family! We were also enjoying beautiful weather until this Monday when we were surprised with snow! But it's all melted and feeling like Spring again :)
Smart choice on skipping school and co-op! Absolutely lovely pictures...I really love the long exposure on the waterfall! And the Lord of the Flies boys too! LOL
Great shots! Love the first one!
Us humans are so unappreciative - a couple of weeks ago all I could do was complain about the cold and wanting spring.
Well, today I was SO hot - I was complaining again.
I know, I know -- however, a little transition time would be nice. :-)
Great shots! Looks like fun!
Beautiful!
That photo of Audrey is amazing! Can't believe Alex is already starting to look like a teenager. The boys are changing, too. Miss you all!
Thee are some gorgeous shots!
LOVE the bridge shot! and the landscape one shortly after. I can't believe there's snow, again! Hang in there. Spring is around the corner.
goodness, these are fantastic captures! Your children are gorgeous!
What great shots!
I gotta say, I'm jealous....
We're getting 8 - 12 inches of snow as we speak......
UGH!!
What a FANTASTIC adventure! Love the amazing shots :D 2 hours?? Wow, I would have been flat on my back.... lol!
Looks liek you had a wonderful time!
You have so many delightful captures. Your portraits are excellent, but I just adored the bridge picture.
Great job!
Alita
There are some absolutely fabulous photos here, 7 and 9 of your son are beautiful and I just love that photo of the bench too.
Looks & sounds like you all have an incredibly fun day & I L♥VE her 'smile' shirt... =)
these are beautiful What camera/lens are you using? what editing program? very nice job.
What beautiful captures! We are waiting on spring here too and it can't come soon enough!
I have so enjoyed visiting your blog! Hope your snow stopped, we had a few flurries today....UGH! Thanks for your kind comment and visiting June Makes Six.
Tiffany
Gorgeous shots! It looks like it was a lovely outing. Glad you didn't run into any bears, even if you were so well-protected by your young men. ;) I'm sure I've said this before, but you have beautiful children!
Wow! What fabulous shots you captured of your fun outing! It's such a beautiful area. I would love to go on a hike there!
Beautiful shots of your hiking trip!
Some really wonderful candid shots!
I love the bench and that last shot is gorgeous!
Those waterfalls are just breathtaking!
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