River Walk

 Last Monday afternoon, we headed out for a little family time outside. We had several very busy days and I had switched my days to work from Monday to Tuesday with all the busyness. We enjoyed just getting out as a family for a walk along the Tye River. We stopped at Crabtree Falls but were not up for tackling that hike on this day. We just walked along the river a little ways below the falls.

 Meet our newest little hiker. No more backpack for her unless we are hiking a longer distance. It was a little rocky after we came off the bridge and I asked her "Rebekah, do you want Mommy to carry you?" To which I received an emphatic "NO!!" When it did get too rocky and I would pick her up any way, she would squirm and fuss until I put her down to walk again. We definitely keep the hiking backpack handy, but I don't think she is going to want to be in it as long as her big sister did. By the way, she can already say "Hiking."

 

These two pictures show how the girls spent at least half the time we were there. Both love rocks and spent the majority of their time throwing rocks into the river.

 We then headed into the forested area on the other side of the trail. Along the way they found a worm along the road. Poor worm...I am sure these two pointing and talking loudly over it scared it to death! Finally we headed along again.

 While Brent got a few wildflower shots, like these trillium, the girls "fished". Rachel is thoroughly enjoyed grabbing a long stick and catching "fish" anytime we are near a stream these days. I do love to see her using her imagination. She also had a streamside "oven" and she was catching, cooking and eating her "fish" while we sat there!
We enjoyed the little change in pace with this relaxing family afternoon. We thank God for some family time and the chance to enjoy this beautiful part of the world He has blessed us to live in!