"Crazy" is the word of the week! What was I thinking?! I really wanted to take the kids hiking up to the Timpanogos Caves- so when we knew we'd have the Harris kids at that time- I thought "the more, the merrier". Well, I grossly underestimated the amount of work it would take to get all 9 kids up the mountain!! Luckily, Drew & Colby are both big enough to help out rather than be a nuisance! The older girls, Jody & Ashley, both did well on the way up, but their shoes were really hurting their feet on the way down. The younger kiddos, of course, complained about how steep it was & hot & how tired they were! It was so busy that day that we had to wait for 3 hrs after buying the tickets for the next available cave tour! So, the majority of the kids & I headed down earlier, got the tickets, & then played around up at Mountain Dell while we waited for our time slot. Then Cam & Jody & Ashley drove down separately, arriving just in time to go on the hike! Let me just say- it was well worth the hike! It was so cool to be in there & hear all about the history & see all the cool features of the caves. Not sure I retained most of it (stalagmites, stalagtites, cave columns,??? it's all the same to me ;0) But it was really neat & the kids loved it! Parker got scared when they turned off all the lights to demonstrate how dark it'd be without any lights! Sadie tried to hike off & on, but spent most of the time in her daddy's arms! CJ got the best deal in the group by riding up in his pack on my stomach for a majority of the time, but Drew & Colby took their turns- happily!! It was cute- he was all smiles! Of course he was, his leg muscles weren't screaming for mercy like the rest of ours! I love the pictures I got of Drew looking down at CJ- the love & adoration are so evident! I would definitely recommend taking the cave tour to anyone who hasn't before! The hike is a bit scary & steep in a few spots- so be sure to keep a close eye on your little ones- but overall- it's such a cool experience!! (My calves & shins don't share that opinion ;0)
5 comments:
Definately CRAZY! I'm happy that it tuned out to be a great time though. Your a good mom to take all those lttle ones up their. I have to say that waiting 3 hours for your tour sounds like a pain in the keister! But like I said before your a trooper!!!
Oh my heck!!! Look at all of those people in those pics - you really are one cool girl Nat:) I want to be like you someday!!!!!
are you crazy or just glutten for punishment?? hmmm...crazy i think!! just teasing. sounds like a great time :) i am sure that the kids will always remember that trip. funny too, i lived in utah for over 30 years and i have never been to timpanogos...i even lived 5 minutes away for 5 years!! crazy, i know :) what a great babysitter you are!
You are truly the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! My kids had an awesome time. I LOVE the pictures of Drew and CJ. I love how much your boys love my boys! I need copies! Love you tons! THanks.
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! You guys have a beautiful family as well! You are amazing to take everyone here, what a fun trip! take care!
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