A Beautiful Sunday Hike

Heath is always bugging us to go on a hike--so we did (10/5/08). It was a very easy trail but so beautiful. Once I am out there I often wonder why I am so difficult--I am sure there are many reasons. Anyway, it was late afternoon and our hike was cut a little short by some rain--but fun while it lasted.


I am really not sure what face Layne is making here and no matter what she might say, she enjoyed her time out in nature.

I grabbed this shot of Heath--I think it says it all? I really don't know what that means. He has developed (maybe it has always been there) a desire to become a mountain man.

If you look closely, you can see the city behind us. I just wish the photo could give you a better idea of the beauty. Is it me or is Layne getting pretty close to my height?

Layne and I were convinced that we heard a bear. So, for the better part of the hike she chose to sing and make very loud sounds--her attempt at keeping them away. I think in this photo Heath is telling her to shut up and still smile for the camera. Layne just thinks it is funny to be annoying!

We thought this was a very cool rock formation. Heath was sure he could climb it--I asked him to wait till next time.......

He did find this opening on the other side.

In the end, it was a nice little break from the silly things we find to do all day. I need to remember to take the time to do this more often.

After writing and re looking at all these photos, I have to take a minute to give some of my real thoughts. As I am looking at this last photo and how big Layne has gotten, I do get somewhat emotional--OK a lot. The time has gone so fast and only two more years before high school. I think back on our lives together and what we have done--I really get made at myself for all the stupid things I spend time and money on. I only wish we had made vacations and weekend get-aways more of a priority versus clothes and things. I know that when Layne has grown and thinks back--she won't remember how many Barbies I bought her or how many shoes she had or even what she got for her 5th birthday. It will be the memories of what we did as a family. I am committing myself to reevaluate my priorities before it is too late. The Stuff Doesn't Matter--and that is the quote of the day!!

Have a good one.

Tori :)