"That was the awesomest thing that ever happened!"

On Monday, for FHE we took the kids out for a little hike at our nearby Saunders Springs Nature Preservation. We had a blast! Upon arriving I sprayed the kids and Dallas down with bug spray and then we headed for the nearby trail. This trail, like all the others, had several stairs leading down to the springs below.


The girls with their butterfly nets.


We stopped to take a family picture on the stairs.






It was a beautiful hike...not too hot or humid the weather was perfect! We were even fortunate enough to spot a beaver eight feet away. As we quietly watched the beaver munch on the nearby grass and swim away Sadie excitedly said, "That was the awesomest thing that ever happened!" Dallas and I looked at each other and smiled.



After walking around a little more we decided it was time to head back up. The kids were such troopers! Sadie and Sophie pretty much ran up the stairs while Ammon sat comfortably in Dallas' arms. Sariah...walked up all the stairs with no help!


We had such a fun time with the kids. I am so thankful we live in such a green and forest filled state, it really is breathtaking!