Hiking in the Wind

We took a "hike" today. It was fun, we went up one of the volcanoes in the park. The top of the hill in the picture below is our destination. We planned for worst-case weather scenario for the kids but forgot to bring enough wind protection for ourselves so AJ and I got a little cold but not too bad. It was really pretty there but I was amazed at how many people hike in the area. We were surrounded by people on the entire hike it was crazy. I am used to the solitude of the Caverns but not here. . .



It was a nice walk and wasn't very far at all which is good because Lucas refused to take a nap today and the hike was a bit of a stretch for him. But he did well as long as he was getting a ride.


I tried to get the kids to look at the camera but ended up wrestling with Lucas while Nick did his best to let me know that I hadn't fully tightened him into the backpack . . . BAD MOMMY. So ignore the baby on my back who is leaning way too far back and to the side.

Here is a much happier Nick post-tightening. I was happier too because my back wasn't under the strain that it had been. Other than the wind it was a beautiful day. People brought their dogs on the trail which is totally legal here. I am super excited for the day we get a dog. There is so much to do with dogs in this city. I think we will wait a year or more for a dog but it is good to know you can go hiking in the park with them. They even have dog poop bags at the trail head! Handy.