Friday morning hiking...

We went on a hike this morning... I almost didnt want to get up out of bed... lol..I was warm, B was snuggly... all was good... But I did. And I got the kids up. I know they wanted to go because they all got up early with no complaints and got ready right away.

We went over to the San Tan Mountains again. We like to hike there. We take it in increments and each time we go we take a harder trail.. or go farther on the trail. This time we went all the way up GOldmine...It was a fun hike.. there were a few parts that were pretty steep... but we made it. We stopped at the top and had snacks. I took a bunch of pics...(Some are posted on my photog blog as well if you want to see more... )

B did really well. G carried her on his shoulders for like five minutes and then when I told her how proud I was of her for making it all the way up and back on her own.. she wanted down to walk again the rest of the way. She was just about at her breaking point when we got back to the van! =) We hiked almost 5 miles round trip... It might be a little less than that.. not for sure... but she is only 4.. so either way.. she did awesome!!

We went early.. about 8:15 ish... and so we got to enjoy the early morning smells and sights of the desert. The sky was beautiful..well you will see. =)

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Going up....

view down one side from the top...

                                         view from the top down the other side...

                                 Having our snack at the top....chips and capri sun drinks... lol...

                                             On the way down.. heading back to the van...

We had a good time. Its fun to go hiking with my kids. They talk to me about things they are thinking about..its like being out in the middle of nature together... opens up the oppertunity to just talk and be together... no pressure... no chores... no school.... nothing.. just me, them, and the desert. I love it!