Saturday, February 7, 2009

Hiking

Today we were invited by some friends to go hiking. We had so much fun! It was nice to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather. We took Chico and they took their dog George. We hiked down to a little stream that, I'm sure, during the monsoon season is quite a bit more rapid than it was today. It was nice to be able to sit on the warm rocks and feel the sun soak into my skin! Loved it! 

Chico and George bringing back the stick, notice Chris and Samantha at the bottom watching!

The dogs had fun running through the water playing fetch/tug o' war with a stick we found, and the kids liked climbing on the rocks!
Chris and Samantha climbed way up high!

Evelyn, Samantha, and Christopher sitting and taking a rest after some fun playing!

Samantha following Evelyn across the rocks!

Samantha did unbelievably well! No major falls! We were completely surprised considering the fact that most times she has a hard time walking on flat surfaces! We were very impressed! Christopher, at first, was pretty worried about the cactuses getting him. Fortunately, he was safe from them...it was me that got attacked! In an attempt to keep Christopher from slipping down some rocks, I threw my left hand out to balance me as I leaned forward with my right to catch him, and rammed it right into a cactus. Ouch! Luckily I only had to pull out 4 needles. Could've been worse!  
Daddy getting some snacks for the kids!

It was a fun day out and the kids and Chico should sleep great tonight!! :)

6 comments:

We are mom and dad! said...

you're day out looked so fun. It's snowing here. I can't wait to visit and enjoy some of that warm sun!

We are mom and dad! said...

Wow, George made Chico look small. I love how Chris wore his sunglasses. What a cool dude!

bedonts said...

Chico is actually taller than George. George is just over weight and stockier!

kat said...

What a fun day! The kids look like they are getting so big and grown up. Cute kids!!

Stacy and Mike said...

Chris sure does look cool with his shades on! Fun Day!! I bet you love the weather!

karen said...

Oh my goodness. I am so jealous that you are wearing shorts and tee-shirts in FEBRUARY!!! Every time the snow melts here Mason asks if we can go to the pool. He doesn't understand that it's only warm enough to swim outside in Utah for 2 1/2 months of the year. :) (Our pool isn't heated very well by the HOA.)