Fierce Frolicking in the Forest

Yes, we go to the forest a lot. It is our getaway place where we can burn off some energy, get some fresh air, and not get too lost from each other (as long as they stay on the trail) I feel like we haven't gone as frequently. Probably because sometimes I feel slightly guilty when Charlie isn't with us, and sometimes feel overwhelmed with taking 3 kids when Charlie IS with us. Anyway, We have had clear sunny weather and I got a new pretty cool photography back pack so it seemed like the perfect time to try it out. ha. Anyway, I don't need to justify my trips to the forest or the thousands of photos I have of my family here. Each trip is unique for us so here is our trip from last week. Also, within the last couple weeks, Miles has really bonded with Edwin. He is looking out for him more and finding ways to make him happy so it was fun to take them to the forest together. 

And I sure do have a lot of photos of my kids' backs.

I'm grateful he is a dainty puddle stomper.

Snacks on a stump are a good idea until your string cheese falls in the dirt. 

I wanted to play around with this crystal ball a little more, but it didn't happen when there are kids to chase. 

So about halfway through our hike, Miles tripped and fell in the mud. He didn't like being dirty and cold and he did get a pretty good scratch on his hand. 

 He cried quite a bit.

 Shortly after that, Edwin tripped, he didn't seem hurt but he was muddy and his hands were super cold. So I just found it humorous that during the last part of our hike, I had a screaming child in each hand, and I had to pull them up the final hill.

You can't win them all! Still a great memory!