Saturday on the Mountain

This past Saturday has to go down as one of my favorite days as a mother. We had the best family day. We woke up and went to the t-ball game and then out to lunch at the tip-top grill- which is on top of a mountain and has a great view. Then we drove out to the state park to enjoy the day. First we stopped off at the petting zoo- this goat was asking them to "ease up out my face".

Julia found a "horsey" just her size and hugged and kissed it a million times (then mommy would slather her with sanitizer).


Then we went to the lake area and flew a kite for a long time. Marky is really good at kite-flying- here he is showing his skills....

After kite flying we walked up a mountain trail to the wildlife center. Julia WALKED- I would say over the day and all the trails she probably walked over 2 miles- we were amazed at her endurance. Baby boy rode on daddy's back and had a blast! He never cried once while he was in the backpack so we are definitely going to use it again. He even got a little nap in.

Marky, of course, loved hiking since he likes any adventure. He even wore a rope around his chest like Indiana Jones (just in case, he said). After walking up and down the first trail we drove up to the top of the mountain and walked down to a waterfall. It was gorgeous, but I was nervous having the kids on top of rocks overlooking a waterfall so I have no pics of it.

I entitle this next pic "Real men haul kids". Isn't my hubby strong? We were going up steep embankments and he would have T in the backpack and be carrying Julia in his arms. No, I didn't carry anyone...although I did hold the dog's leash. :)

Afterwards we had a nice steak supper and dyed easter eggs. It was so relaxing and just a wonderful time. Thank you Lord for my precious family!