Thunder Knob Hike

Loooong way to drive for a short hike (2 hr drive each way). It was pretty, but the toddler had tired legs today and the hill at the start pretty much did him in. We hiked up about .6 miles, sat down and had lunch. Very pretty drive on another glorious day. Ended at home by firing up the BBQ....in Feb!

Old Robe Canyon

Gorgeous day for a gorgeous hike! Took the kiddo out to Old Robe Canyon in hopes of getting to poke around some old train tunnels, but unfortuately a slide had taken out the trail a little over a mile in, and made it too tough for little legs to climb over. Colton walked the whole way though, telling us what a Really Useful Engine he was (he has a Thomas problem) and all the puddles drew him in, as expected. Got some wonderful pics too!

Colton on Puddles

Hmm. The gravitational pull of mud puddles is curiously strong.

C: Mama, I might get you all dirty. Mud is nice!

Colton on beauty

C: Dad needs a blankie for he can be beautiful!

Score!

The boy just delivered a bowl of creamer to me (overturned mountain full of legos and trains). Sad that I'm out of coffee to go with.

When Daddy Is Away, the Child Will Play

Sound Advice

C: You can't be in the kitchen! Dad's cooking!

Dear Colton

4am is NOT a good time to scream that you NEED presents at the top of you lungs. Unless maybe it's Christmas.

You See Who Runs This Place

‎"BYE DAD! Thank you for coming to my house!"

Colton on Dogs

C: I don't want to go see puppies. I have two. I don't want any more. I've got enough!

Too bad, Coco.  Nanan found a pupper anyway!