7.26.2012

The Leaves Were Smiling

We took a hike. 
The boys were thrilled. 
Owen was excited to be "climbing a mountain" and Lewie was purely in his element. 

The air was crisp and invigorating. Sometimes I forget how breathtakingly beautiful my close surroundings are. Owen kept commenting on how great it smelled and I kept agreeing. 


Soon after we reached our waterfall destination, rain began to fall. It was a perfect soft shower of lots of water. The boys loved it! I explained to Owen that it's been a dry summer and the plants and trees were so happy to get this water. A little later he pointed off the trail and said "I think those leaves are smiling". I think he's right. I felt such literal life in the mountains that day.

5 comments:

Janaca said...

What a perfect hike! I love Owen's comment about the leaves. Too cute!

Kathryn said...

Those smiles say it all!!!

Carina said...

What great picts in your previous posts too! :) What a fun outing to do as a family. I have realized how fun it is to do outings like this, as a family. It creates such fond memories and strengthens family ties.

Tristen said...

So cute.

Jessie said...

What an amazing experience! Your boys are adorable...