In the parking lot, all ready to go.
The first part of the hike was on a fairly flat gravel path. We let Ryan walk on his own until it got really rocky. He loved exploring and walking on his own! (Video below)
When the gravel path came to an end Ryan was more than happy to get in the hiking backpack. I think all that hiking on his own wore him out a little bit.
My cute boys. Zach is amazing. He hiked all the way without ever complaining about Ryan on his back. If I had to carry around an extra 25 pounds on my back you would hear about it! That's all I'm saying.
The rocks were beautiful and I noticed how quiet it was once we got into the canyon. It was nice to have a chance to enjoy the outdoors some more. With the 100+ degree days we have had the past two or three months, we rarely find ourselves enjoying time outside.
We stopped for a couple of water breaks.
I thought this stairway made out of rocks was cool.
Beautiful.(I didn't realize Zach's head was in the picture on the left. Smooth move dude.)
The hike ended at an amazing lookout point. We could see the strip pretty well, but the overcast day made it hard to capture on camera.
Timer shot. Trying to be all artsy with our backs facing the camera. Is it working?
Another timer shot. A little more traditional.
I think it is safe to say that Ryan LOVED the hike! It started raining on the way down, but only enough for it to be refreshing. We got a little off the beaten path on our way back and Zach had to do a few James Bond like moves to get down some of the cliffs (almost giving me a heart attack). But I'd say it was a successful little outing! We can't wait until October when everyday will be between 70 and 80 degrees. It will make the past few months so worth it!*I love Ryan's craugh (you know, Cry/Laugh) at the end of the video.
5 comments:
I enjoy your commentaries about the pictures, you're so funny.
That looks like fun! Where did you get that awesome backpack?
Can we do this when I come out Thanksgiving week? Minus the part of getting off the beaten path...I still have nightmares about my adventure on the mountain behind Jason's house......I promise to NOT expect Zach to carry me in the back pack!!!!!
Looks like fun. I love how Ryan straddles the rock. He is becoming so sure footed. Zach is looking very trim!
I totally laughed out loud where you wrote "that's all I'm saying." And Jeff laughed out loud when Ryan walked into Zach. So cute. And I am SO glad to finally have a word for the cry/laugh. Craugh. I love it. It looks like such a fun time! The hot weather sounds pretty unbearable, but I'm going to be so jealous during my snow and freezing winter when you're enjoying warm (or at least not freezing) weather!!
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