Memories of our vacation still linger. The kids enjoy talking about the "good times" and they seem to get more exaggerated as time passes. Here we enjoying a water break at one of the lakes we hiked to. . .Nymph, Dream, Bear, Hiyahah. . .it all runs together. My family began hiking. . .well, before I can remember. It has just always been. I am thankful that our hikes have shortened now that all the grandchildren have arrived. Pre-kid days were full of long hikes that became longer. . . my pop has the gift of making the first hike of the season twice as long as it was supposed to be! My favorite was in Canada when we set off with a jug of water and a snickers bar. . ."we're almost there" for about 11 extra hours! Paul still wonders why we hike. . .sometimes I wonder too. Is it a white thing? I only see white folk hiking. . .thoughts?
Rebekah Claire, Hannah Esther, and Rebekah Ruth became hiking buddies. Hiking is more enjoyable with lots of cousins.
Rocket science. . .always a blast! One of the favorite classes that the cousins enjoyed that week.
Nine-year-olds are awesome "mommy's helpers"! Thanks so much to Emily and Elizabeth for loving on Hannah and Naomi. They were so patient with the little girls and here they pose for a quick shot after putt-putting.
One of the favorites was just climbing all over the big rocks and setting up forts and camps and using their wondering imaginations. Rachel, Elizabeth, Rebekah Ruth, Rebekah Claire and Sarah strike a pose.
Granddaddy with Baby Jael. Grandpa is an expert whistler and always keeps the babies amazed and amused!
Elijah, Joshua, and Jonathan (perhaps Ethan is in the back?) retreat into their fort. With only 4 boy cousins to 10 girl cousins, these guys had to stick together for protection! They had quite the set-up.
The ratios continue in our family, as well. 3 boys versus 6 girls! The men have to stick together and act tough!
Memories of our vacation still linger. The kids enjoy talking about the "good times" and they seem to get more exaggerated as time passes. Here we enjoying a water break at one of the lakes we hiked to. . .Nymph, Dream, Bear, Hiyahah. . .it all runs together. My family began hiking. . .well, before I can remember. It has just always been. I am thankful that our hikes have shortened now that all the grandchildren have arrived. Pre-kid days were full of long hikes that became longer. . . my pop has the gift of making the first hike of the season twice as long as it was supposed to be! My favorite was in Canada when we set off with a jug of water and a snickers bar. . ."we're almost there" for about 11 extra hours! Paul still wonders why we hike. . .sometimes I wonder too. Is it a white thing? I only see white folk hiking. . .thoughts?
Rebekah Claire, Hannah Esther, and Rebekah Ruth became hiking buddies. Hiking is more enjoyable with lots of cousins.
Rocket science. . .always a blast! One of the favorite classes that the cousins enjoyed that week.
Nine-year-olds are awesome "mommy's helpers"! Thanks so much to Emily and Elizabeth for loving on Hannah and Naomi. They were so patient with the little girls and here they pose for a quick shot after putt-putting.
One of the favorites was just climbing all over the big rocks and setting up forts and camps and using their wondering imaginations. Rachel, Elizabeth, Rebekah Ruth, Rebekah Claire and Sarah strike a pose.
Granddaddy with Baby Jael. Grandpa is an expert whistler and always keeps the babies amazed and amused!
Elijah, Joshua, and Jonathan (perhaps Ethan is in the back?) retreat into their fort. With only 4 boy cousins to 10 girl cousins, these guys had to stick together for protection! They had quite the set-up.
The ratios continue in our family, as well. 3 boys versus 6 girls! The men have to stick together and act tough!
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