Wednesday, August 23, 2017

The Final Frontier...

At the beginning of summer I asked the boys if there was anything special they wanted to do as we made plans and looked at a blank-ish calendar.  They ALL said, they wanted to "hike the waterfall hike WITH Dad."  What am I chopped liver?  :)
SO after Dad worked his heiny off one long weekend, we forced him to get said heiny in the car and join us for the epic southern Utah hike.
It was so fun.  That hike is perfection for little dudes.  Water to traipse in and out of nearly the entire hike.  Sun with intermittent shade due to slot canyon walls or large trees offering shade.
It is always a little harrowing to watch my babies climb "the ladder" next to the loud rushing water or to look at my entire family in between solid stone walls.  We kept our eyes to the sky to make sure not a single cloud was nearby or in the distance.  #worrier
My favorite part about hiking with our fellers is the stories.  They talk more during hikes than all other times combined which means they chatter nonstop because they aren't quiet or shy ever.  Funny stories, truths that come out that may have been suppressed, worries, concerns, thoughts about friends.  It's so true what they say about the male species.... wanna hear what's on their mind?  Do something active with them.
Except for Boone who doesn't care if it's the world most interesting story or not - nap time arrives and nap time is honored.  :)
And we love that about him.
Oh Summer - I kinda miss you already.
Good thing what goes around, comes around.

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