Sunday, March 21, 2010

our first az hike

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MY FAVORITE PARTS

dax running full blast and keeping track of the levels

all the "wow that mom is getting a good work out" comments

matt being so agiants packing chips, but then he downed as many as he could

having a cold wet sticky blue bum

marys "HI" to every passing hicker

the gorgouse look out point

sharing one backpack

13 comments:

Mary and Ryan said...

Your first "az" hike = mary's first "hike" hike. Im so glad it wasn't rock climbing like I thought. I learned that hikers are not friendly, there are a whole variety of shapes and sizes of "boulders" we'll call them:) and Ryan should never be put in charge of packing a backpack because he skimps on the wipes and I need atleast 15 for a diaper change. Your blue sticky bum was sure cute when I could see it as I was lagging in the back.

Gwen said...

I am hoping the snakes came from the zoo and not your hike. What fun.

Unknown said...

You guys look awesome. You are having so much fun. The boys are really brave to handle those snakes, but I am not surprised at all. Love you all to pieces!

Lorie said...

WOW! Check out the fabulously fit club! Your families look like they could take on any hike any day! Good for you for getting out there in this beautiful weather! LOVE IT!

Paige said...

I am glad to see a knee brace appearance, I hope it made his hike better. I wish I liked to hike...someday.

Jer and Cam said...

Where were you guys? Looks so pretty except for the snake. Hate em. Way impressed that Matt made it with his knee! Didn't even see a walking stick, what a stud.

nikki said...

I am so impressed you got Mary on her first hike ever. Too bad the hikers weren't friendly.

Kelly said...

Oh... it looks sooo fun! Heath would be all over the HIKE! In Washington he had us up every Saturday morning for a hike. What Happy memories! Nothing like salty chips after a hike! I am glad you packed them up! I would love to have been with you to see the boys work the hills! Love you all! You are looking Fab!

Trisha said...

Looks like so much fun. And seriosuly your boys have some guts with those snakes wrapped around their necks...they need to give Brig some pointers, he wouldnt go for that.

Kim said...

I can so imagine you hikinig with Grady on your shoulders, Dax on one hip, Jace on the other, and carying the backpack, water and maybe even throwing one of Mary's boys in the mix. Looks so nice there that it just makes me jealous. Of course Matt downed the chips. He is always up for eating something...anything. I love how you make life so fun. Wish I was more like you! xoxo

Kelly said...

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jeannie said...

I like it I like it! Way to go hikers! Can't believe that big snake...yikes!I know I wouldn't want to be the one hiking in front of Jamie. I'd be nervous of the bum pinches the whole way!

(and is it just my computer or is anyone else ever told you it's hard to read your font with the background color. Maybe I'm just blind but I have to get like 2 inches from the screen. Yes I know I am blind :))

Sarah said...

I think you had a winner of a Spring break!! What fun; maybe next time I'll stay here and hang out. I miss you!