LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

I have started a tradition that we do a hike each year on the last day of school. This year we did my favorite hike which is to Stewart Falls. It ended up taking way longer than I thought it would, but it was a beautiful day and the kids did great!!This was our first snack break which was only about 20 minutes into our 4 hour round trip experience-yes I said 4 hours.

There is a water tank towards the beginning of the hike and the kids all thought it was pretty neat.

It has been a lot colder this spring then usual so a lot of the trees hadn't bloomed yet, but the mountains were still so beautiful! I love being up here. It is one of my most favorite places one earth!!

We finally made to the falls after a long journey, and more complaining than I thought was necessary. I was very proud of Bradley. He walked almost all the way in which is 2 miles. Needless to say I carried him all the way back and he fell asleep about half way back and slept all the way home!!

This is a spot where the kids decided to slide down over and over. Ashton was in heaven. What could be better than dirt and rocks?

Apparently my kids are not afraid of heights. While I was at the bottom with Brad these three found there way all the way up the rocks to the upper part of the falls and back down again. They were awesome!

Ashton was not about to be left behind and he also made his way up the big hill and back down. I will admit I held my breath a little as I watched them climb without any help, but they did great, and no one got hurt. So much fun!!

Brad was content to stay with me and throw walks in the water-he is only two. It was a rewarding hike, and it wore us all out, but it was worth it!!