This past weekend was perhaps the most beautiful weekend I have ever experienced in July. Typical summer days here in Hotlanta hover around 95 degrees and are humid enough to allow fish to breathe on land. This weekend; however, was more like October – 75 degrees, dry air, blue skies… the perfect weekend for a hike.
My family went to Raven Cliff Falls in northern GA for a nice little 5 mile hike. Amelia got a free ride in the backpack, but Olivia hiked the entire way – all 5 miles and she is only 3 years old!
Me and the girls
Sara and Olivia - I honestly don't know where Olivia got this new pose
Yeah, I’m a proud papa. The scary part is that we almost didn’t make the trip because I thought there was no way that both girls would be so good on a 3 hour hike. I fully expected to get to the falls and have to carry both girls back.
Cooling off the piggies in a mountain stream
Future Hiker
I know I will never forget this trip. I think the girls will look back on it fondly as well (at least Olivia will). Many of you are trying to figure out what to do in the face of reduced hours and layoffs. Why not do something really important? Take this economic turmoil and turn it into an opportunity to improve other areas of your life. Spend time with your family, get in shape, volunteer, do the things that you always wanted to do but never had time for back when you had your nose to the grindstone.
July 22, 2009 at 9:44 am
We hiked Raven Cliff Falls last year I think. Beautiful! I bet Maggie was exhausted. And Olivia did the whole thing? WOW!! I am impressed. I miss Amelia.
July 22, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Love the pictures! You should put up pictures of your girls every week. It makes your blog prettier. Can’t wait to see you. Love, your Big Sis