Saturday, July 11, 2009

Going on an adventure!

We decided to do a little exploring today; specifically at Opal Creek in the Willamette National Forest (Thanks, Pipers, for telling us about it!). The weather was perfect, the kids had great attitudes, and the scenery was incredible. We didn't make it all the way to Opal Creek itself, but we stopped off at a bridge over the Little North Santiam River so the kids could splash around in the water, and on the way back Dan was able to take some pictures of Sawmill Falls. It was almost 5 miles of hiking total...and Josiah made it the whole way! As you will see, Micah and Cami had some help along the way.

Moving along at a steady pace.

Mommy and her two little boys by a small waterfall (the boys got excited every time they saw water...and even had to throw in a few rocks)

The Little North Santiam River

Micah's cheesy grin had to make at least one appearance in a picture.

The fam.

Looking for more rocks to throw in the river.

Looking for the rock that was just thrown in the river.

Mommy's lil' girl.

The cutest picture we have so far of Cami.

Sawmill Falls.

The boys by a really old barn.

Micah being lazy...or resourceful.

Sweet little lady!



7 comments:

Jill said...

Great pictures! I love Micah's face in the first one of the boys. And that picture of Cami is beautiful!!!!

Princess Jessie Pants said...

Great photos! Looks like you guys had fun!

Thank you for the water park info - I'm SO excited!! I want to go tomorrow...but maybe I should wait until Ella can enjoy it too. :) Thanks again!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the picture of you and Cami! She is looking so big!

Heather said...

Cami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is sooooooo cute! She is going to be so beautiful when she grows up...NOT saying she isn't beautiful right now!:) Looks like it was a fun family hike!

pfnisterfam said...

Such cute pics of the kids and beautiful scenery pics. I've never been up that way either, although haven't you heard of it from Uncle Russ, because he's told us he's been hiking to Opal Creek before... :)

Empty Nesters said...

What a great adventure!!!! Looks like a super time had by all. Cutest kids!

Acker Family said...

Looks like sooo much fun! Maybe we should go up there, although I'm pretty sure I would die hiking while being pregnant! I LOVE the picture of you and Cami! So sweet!