Goin' on a Hike...Or, A Nature Walk

I haven't hiked for years and years. I used to think I liked hiking, but really I just like to exercise and be in the sun. With hiking you definitely get the exercising part (well, usually) but in the Pacific NW, you get very little sun. Hiking around here means trees, wilderness, wildlife. Let's face it...I just like the sun. I could really forego the nature part and just be in the sun. I think I may really, really love hiking in Arizona. Sun and exercise.
Anyhow we did go hiking with Mike, Julie and Samson on Saturday. It was a beautiful day (well, mostly muddy and grey while we were on our "hike") and was a great idea they had to get out and do something active with the kids. :) It was Lilah's first hike and Samson's (although Samson is almost 2 months old and Lilah is almost 2 years old).
Samson spent most of the hike snuggled next to his daddy in the moby wrap. Hard life. Lilah spent about half of the hike in this great backpack we borrowed from Emily. However, she's a mover and a shaker, and finally we had to turn around and head back, letting her walk part of the way (but it was almost 2 miles in, so not too bad). She had a few falls in the dirt and mud, but I think had a great time. Her favorite part was seeing the horses, dogs and cows on the way there and along the trail.
It was nice to get out and do something active and spend time with Mike and Julie. We just really enjoy their company and we always have a good time together - laughing, joking, giving advice, and praying together. The best part of our nature walk/hike...the 6 of us standing in a circle and Mike praying for all of us at the end.
Thanks Muchlinskis for a great day!