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A family hike

We had some family visit us this past weekend, so we took them on an afternoon hike. It was a great day in the valley, but when we got to the canyon it was a cool 62 degrees. It was cold at first, but after we got going it was great! The cool weather ended up being perfect. We enjoyed the fall leaves that had begun to change colors. Maylin was so proud of herself because she "walked all by myself." She did have a two minute backpack ride from Alex, but she really enjoyed doing it herself. The kids loved the stream and the waterfall we hiked too. We had a picnic afterward and it tasted delicious because we were so hungry. The last 5 minutes of the hike, Maylin was tired and I carried her, only to have her fall asleep. The last bit of the hike was quite the workout for me! Hopefully I burned off all the Macadamia chocolates I had eaten earlier. Man, those things are SO good.
 

 
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Maylin trying to keep warm.
 

 

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Rebecca said…
I love the pictures they are great. Kenzie looks so grown up she is beautiful!
September 24, 2009 at 2:47 PM
M3 said…
Ah those macadamia nut chocolates are just irresistable, aren't they? I can eat an entire box myself, and actually get a little snippy if the girls try to snatch one.
September 24, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Anonymous said…
I love macadamia nut chocolates as well. Can't buy them though...they go straight to my waist! Congrats to Maylin for hiking by herself:) Em needs to do that:) Beautiful hike.
September 24, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Lisa~~ said…
Mmmmmm, macadamia nut chocolates. Looks like a beautiful hike and way to go Maylin for walking most of the way yourself!
September 24, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Rachel said…
We missed you this weekend. But are glad you had fun with your guests. Your kids are so grown up.
September 24, 2009 at 8:38 PM
The Stanley's said…
I want to know where this hike is? Kenzie your hair is way cute! Take us along next time!!
September 25, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Claudia said…
What canyon did you hike in? It looks beautiful! Glad you had fun with your family!
September 28, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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