Madera Canyon

Ainsley has expressed a lot of interest in hiking lately. We live a short drive away from a well know hiking spot down here. One Saturday we left Rand with a babysitter and headed out for some fun (sad for him I know).


Ainsley insisted on being in the lead the entire time. She was so excited about being there.










The kids were a little sad that they didn't see any lizards or animals, although we did HEAR a woodpecker. They were still thrilled by every rock, tree, and plant they encountered.


Many treasures were collected... such as triangle shaped rocks and pine cones.

Channing kept his treasure in his hood. He needed both hands free to hike safely:)











There were even things along the trail to keep the big people intrigued:)





I am pretty sure Ainsley and Channing were the most excited that we brought a "picnic lunch". The whole way they kept asking when were going to stop and eat, and they decided this would be a nice spot for lunch.





Channing was getting tired at the end and lagging behind everyone, but he didn't complain. He just kept up his own pace.




















The weather was a little chilly, but that's better than too hot right? It started raining as we were driving home. It was a great day and we definitely plan on going back soon.

The Favorite Chair

In our house there is a favorite chair. Everyone fights for their right to sit in it. Sometimes we have to break down and share:)

Another Rand Injury

I don't know what I am going to do with this boy.

Oh My

Here is Channing stuck in the top of the closet. We keep the wakeboard and such in the closet where the kids keep all their toys. One day I heard him crying and calling for me. I guess he had climbed up and then was too afraid to come back down on his own. After some careful maneuvering he was safely back on the ground and he hasn't tried it again since:) He wasn't too happy that I took a picture of him, but he did like looking at it once he was down.

So Fashionable

Rand has been really interested in picking out his own clothes lately. Here is a wonderful outfit he brought me all on his own: socks that don't match, shoes that don't match, and a pair of Channing's underwear! He is such a funny boy. For some reason he thinks that the fireplace is the where you stand to get your picture taken. Oh, and he recently wore the pink pajamas again:)