Hiking Again...

We went hiking a while back in September as a family.

Jude did especially well in the backpack carrier, even mimicking our panting when we stopped to catch our breath and grab a gulp of water. It was his first attempt at mockery and can I just say? He pulled it off.

We finally made it to the top, flopped to the ground, ate a lovely picnic lunch and let Jude run around a bit.

Hiking feeds his soul:



Clearly, eating lunch feeds ours:



Daddy, wait for me!



First documented Jude scramble sighting:



I'm almost there!



Hmmm, still not quite there yet...



Ta-da! I did it!



Aren't I just the cutest hiker ever? And stop worrying, you nervous ninnies, Daddy is hiding right behind that big rock I've just conquered:



Mommy and I played with rocks for awhile while Daddy explored:



Just another great family day enjoying creation:



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