New Year's Day Hike

We had a yummy breakfast casserole (made with Great Harvest bread) to start off our New Year and then headed out for our annual New Year's Day hike. We decided to try a hike at Eno River State Park. When we showed up, we found out they were having a huge hiking event that day and there were hundreds of people at the park. The last thing you want when hiking is hundreds of other people on the trail. Luckily they directed us to another park entrance where the crowds were far less and we were able to explore and hike in peace. It was fun to have Grandma join us. The kids were good hikers and had fun climbing around the rocks at the river. We'll have to return in the summer when we can get into the water. Oliver didn't bring a coat so he wore Amelia's coat the whole time.

saturday outing: hiking umstead.

While my mom was still in town, we headed to nearby Umstead State Park for a picnic and some hiking. Luckily the hiking trail lead to a river that was perfect for the kids to play in. Oliver soaked himself, walking right into the river (with his shoes and socks on). The girls were quick to join him.

Probably not the most appropriate footwear for hiking. But it was good for wading in the water.

New Year's hike

Everyone was feeling a little grumpy after our friends left. Our annual New Year's Day hike was the perfect remedy. We found a nice nature trail near our house. I love starting off the year with a hike.

  His late night dancing finally caught up with him.