Today is family hike day. Family days are wonderful, but let's face it, they are also hard work. You put in a couple of hours packing the car. Then you have to drive to the trailhead. Once you arrive at your destination everything must come out of the car. It has now been five hours since breakfast and you still have to find the perfect lunch spot. Oh, and don't forget to apply the sunscreen and insect repellent before you get started. I am sure you get the picture. That is why when I scheduled this family hike day, I thought I would be out of town.
Ok mom, I'm ready, now where's the snow?
Let me know when the fun begins.
The second Bart lifted his walking stick and pointed towards the west, Chloe and Jeremy knew they were about to get the "sun talk". In an effort to escape they quickly scurried up the side of the mountain.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.
Word quickly spread in the underground community to stay put, no one was safe.
This lonely lizard was looking for a friend. He planted himself on Jeremy and made himself at home. It wasn't easy explaining that eventually he would need to let Jeremy go..
Public Service Announcement: This was a catch and release hike. No animals were harmed in the filming of this blog.
You're in big trouble mister.
That's right, you go your way, I'll go mine and my dad won't have to smack you down.
I am at a loss of words on this one. The only possible explanations for her unusual behavior is her failure to take the Organic Chemistry class in college. Rumor has it this oversight has resulted in her being banned from a well known candy store. Had she taken the class, she would recognize the nutritional value of sugar. I have been trying to tell her that all along. Maybe she will listen now.
Chloe was not having a good day until two wonderful things happened. First she fell and skinned her knees which meant that band aids would be necessary. Then during lunch, Bart pulls out a bag of candy (thanks Kelly). When you are three, there is nothing that can turn a bad day into a best day quite like a couple of band aids and a bag of candy.
Those of you who think that it is all about where you eat and not what you eat have obviously never tried the gerber sweet potatoes.
Colby's first "Best Day Ever" smile
While watching Chloe reluctantly eat her lunch so she could have the candy or as she calls it, her treat, it suddenly occurred to me that family day was like the candy. Once you get through the unpleasant tasks necessary to prepare for the day, there is nothing left to do but enjoy the treat and have the "Best Day Ever"
Today is family hike day. Family days are wonderful, but let's face it, they are also hard work. You put in a couple of hours packing the car. Then you have to drive to the trailhead. Once you arrive at your destination everything must come out of the car. It has now been five hours since breakfast and you still have to find the perfect lunch spot. Oh, and don't forget to apply the sunscreen and insect repellent before you get started. I am sure you get the picture. That is why when I scheduled this family hike day, I thought I would be out of town.
Ok mom, I'm ready, now where's the snow?
Let me know when the fun begins.
The second Bart lifted his walking stick and pointed towards the west, Chloe and Jeremy knew they were about to get the "sun talk". In an effort to escape they quickly scurried up the side of the mountain.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.
Word quickly spread in the underground community to stay put, no one was safe.
This lonely lizard was looking for a friend. He planted himself on Jeremy and made himself at home. It wasn't easy explaining that eventually he would need to let Jeremy go..
Public Service Announcement: This was a catch and release hike. No animals were harmed in the filming of this blog.
You're in big trouble mister.
That's right, you go your way, I'll go mine and my dad won't have to smack you down.
I am at a loss of words on this one. The only possible explanations for her unusual behavior is her failure to take the Organic Chemistry class in college. Rumor has it this oversight has resulted in her being banned from a well known candy store. Had she taken the class, she would recognize the nutritional value of sugar. I have been trying to tell her that all along. Maybe she will listen now.
Chloe was not having a good day until two wonderful things happened. First she fell and skinned her knees which meant that band aids would be necessary. Then during lunch, Bart pulls out a bag of candy (thanks Kelly). When you are three, there is nothing that can turn a bad day into a best day quite like a couple of band aids and a bag of candy.
Those of you who think that it is all about where you eat and not what you eat have obviously never tried the gerber sweet potatoes.
Colby's first "Best Day Ever" smile
While watching Chloe reluctantly eat her lunch so she could have the candy or as she calls it, her treat, it suddenly occurred to me that family day was like the candy. Once you get through the unpleasant tasks necessary to prepare for the day, there is nothing left to do but enjoy the treat and have the "Best Day Ever"
And where you. Couldn't get anyone to take your picture.
ReplyDeletethe kids were just too cute.
ReplyDeleteI would like to insist that Polly set me up on one of the above pictures. I think those two ladies are in cahoots - despite Polly's vehement denial.
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