Lost Mountain

We had a ward activity to hike a mountain near our house.  I didn't think it would be enough of a workout so I ran 4 miles that morning just in case.  Boy was I wrong.  It was a beautiful day and the kids and I (Trav was at home nursing a sore back after a scout campout the night before and taking care of Kale) were excited to tackle the mountain we see every day.  Callen was excited to prove that he could hike all by himself since I had to carry him last time (not a memory I want to remember since his nick name is hulk smash and that is not because he is green).  Alexis was excited to see how far Jimmer could go.  No we didn't have Jimmer Fredette with us but we did have a better Jimmer than that.  He is by far much cuter than the original although this one is allowed to sit on my lap and likes his ears rubbed...

Not Jimmer Above

Our famous Jimmer

 We hiked all the way up to the top.  The kids and Jimmer were troopers.  The view is amazing and there was an awesome breeze which was very appreciated at the top.  The boys had enough of the amazing view and headed down.  Lexie, Callen and I headed down with other from our ward.  Pretty soon we were in a few different groups and Lexie stayed a little further behind with some other adults and Jimmer.  Callen his buddy Ben and I took off down the mountain.  The boys were so excited to get to the treats at the bottom of the hike so they were motoring.  Someone maybe should have mentioned to them that I am directionally challenged.  We went all the way down the mountain on a big wide and beautiful trail somehow missing the little trail off to the left we were supposed to take.  When we realized our mistake we hiked halfway up the mountain again to find the missed path.  I was a little amazed with the determination of my 2 little 4 year old troopers.  They didn't complain.  They kept moving on.  I was very tired and those little boys were talking about school, dragons, stories, friends, ninjas and birthday parties.  All the kids in my group were awesome.  It was yet another lesson how kids are tougher than we ever imagine.  It turned into a very memorable hike and a good lesson.  Always watch where you are going and above all never let Rachel be the guide.

                                                         Lexi, Callen and I at the top

                                                        My amazing hiking buddy