Hike into the Rocky Mountains

Labor Day weekend we drove to Estes Park and the Rockey Mountains National Park and hiked 3.5 miles into the Rocky Mountains on Lawn Lake Trail We wanted to hike the entire trail to the lake but it was just to much for Radley to do by himself. Radley did hike about 1/3 of it by himself. When Radley got tired, he rode in our framed pack on Robert's back. Robert had to wear him most of the way down because it was too steep and he kept slipping! It was really beautiful and a great way for Radley to learn more about God's creation. Izzy and Maraliese loved the views from mom and dad's carriers. We stopped to have a snack and let the girls move around some. After our hike we walked around Estes Park and ate in a little restaurant and then got some fudge (everyone knows you can't leave a touristy town without getting fudge!) We had so much fun and are hoping to get a few more hikes in before it gets too cold in the mountains.

Daddy with Izzy in our new Babyhawk.

Mommy looks pretty tired! Good thing she has that walking stick!

Izabelle

Maraliese

Taken a break.... having a snack.

Maraliese says "This hiking stuff is great!"

Now if you really want a workout... hike in the Rocky Mountains with a preschooler on your back and a baby on your front!

River flowing from Lawn Lake.

Bridge to cross the river.

Radley... what a trooper. Notice that he has one sock up and one sock down... he wanted them this way! : ) He is so funny!