Cody turns 4

I can't believe Cody is 4 years old today. We actually did just a little celebration with our family last night with cake and pizza since Kris won't be home until late tonight. Cody you are such a sweet and loving little boy and we are so happy you are a part of our family. We love you and Happy Birthday.

I didn't do a good job of actually taking pics of the lake. This is the beach area where we had lunch first. There is not much room to take a boat but I am sure we will go anyways. The kids will have fun in the boat even if we can just go in a circle.

patagonia lake state park

They have a cool jr ranger program at all state parks. They give the kids some little projects to do and than before you leave they give the kids a badge,poster and make them recite the jr. ranger oath. It is pretty cute and Cameron had fun.

Caitlin decided to protest in the middle of the hike

Madera Canyon

We have had such beautiful weather here lately. We decided last minute to pack a lunch and head to Madera Canyon. A short drive from us but so incredibly beautiful. We knew we wouldn't be able to go far because we anticipated having to carry at least one child back. Caitlin had her first experience of squatting in the woods when mother nature calls. We only had one passerby who luckily laughed it off. The boys did so good but it was hard to tell Cody to stop hopping(we did not want him to slip on the rocks) it was very narrow in some areas. It is hard to believe something like this is so close to us. Kris and I had to take turns carrying Caitlin back(up hill of course) but I actually wanted the booty workout. After being carried almost the whole way we get back to the car and Caitlin says "whew,that was awesome" oh yeah, cause she worked so hard, she always gives us a good laugh. We did not see any bears on our hike(much to the dismay of 2 little boys) but we thought one had snuck into the car but it was just Caitlin snoring on the way home(from her long hike)