And the heat wave continues! Thank goodness for air conditioned bedrooms so we can still have diaper dance parties!
For over a week, some of my friends and I had planned to take our children hiking today. We're getting kind of tired of just sitting around at beaches and pools this week, so regardless of the weather, we decided to move forth with our idea to hike the trails at Mills Riverside Park. The kids could get some exercise and then look forward to splashing in the river when we were done with the hike. Here's the whole gang, before we began (notice they were still smiling)!
For over a week, some of my friends and I had planned to take our children hiking today. We're getting kind of tired of just sitting around at beaches and pools this week, so regardless of the weather, we decided to move forth with our idea to hike the trails at Mills Riverside Park. The kids could get some exercise and then look forward to splashing in the river when we were done with the hike. Here's the whole gang, before we began (notice they were still smiling)! Timothy, Elijah, Matthew, Christina, Anna, Ava, Reese and Quinn:
And we were off! If you think everyone looks really whiny and complainy, you are right! Not only was it hot, but the deer flies were utterly ridiculous!!!
Taking a break... 
After a splash in the river (of which I got no photos because Elijah had a complete meltdown), we sought out some shade for lunch. Everyone was much cooler and much happier!
We stopped for creemees on the way home and then spent the rest of the day in the comfort of air conditioned bedrooms! I wouldn't say this hike was the most fun we've ever had- but I'm willing to try it again on a cooler, less buggy day!
And we were off! If you think everyone looks really whiny and complainy, you are right! Not only was it hot, but the deer flies were utterly ridiculous!!! 
Taking a break... After a splash in the river (of which I got no photos because Elijah had a complete meltdown), we sought out some shade for lunch. Everyone was much cooler and much happier!We stopped for creemees on the way home and then spent the rest of the day in the comfort of air conditioned bedrooms! I wouldn't say this hike was the most fun we've ever had- but I'm willing to try it again on a cooler, less buggy day! I think we'll just find a pool to hang out at tomorrow...
3 comments:
The deer flies have been bad here too, at times. They attack us at the mailbox. Why? We don't know. The horseflies have also arrived. I notice when it is a little windy, the bugs leave us alone!
That looks like a great hiking area for kids - on a cooler day. I think we had a conversation the other day about how bad the deer flies have been this year. Awful!
We spent day 5 at the lake yesterday. The water is getting warm from all the sun, but still refreshing.
Looks like everyone was ready to pass out haha!! Glad you had fun!
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