Wind Caves Hiking!

The Miller's are in town again and wanted to hike the Wind Caves trail this week. I have heard a lot about the Wind Caves up at Usery Moutain and have wanted to hike it for a while now. So, when the Huber's planned this hike I jumped at the opportunity and invited myself along! I was a little anxious to hike it with out Ron's help but I thought if Matt and Leslie can do it with their 6 kids I think I can too! Joyce and I were discussing the hike as we drove to Usery Pass and I disclosed that I had NEVER hiked with Callie in a backpack before. Oh boy! What were we all in for? As we started on the trail I remember feeling excited and thinking this is the kind of mom I want to be. Get out, exercise and have fun! The 3.2 mile hike wasn't too bad, pretty scenery and not too strenuous. My kiddos did great! Mason especially, he was a rock star. I really didn't see him very much on the hike, he stayed up with the older kids (he made sure he kept up with his crush Harley). The hike back down Noah was a little tired and wanted to be carried, so I obliged and carried him part of the way down. (Others offered to help but I am stubborn and felt like I was getting a good workout in anyways!) My only disappointment is Callie looks miserable in ALL the pictures. She really had a lot of fun and was very good in the pack, even kicking and squealing for joy all morning. She only asked a few times to get out and walk, and thanks to her adorable cousins, she was easily distracted! 

 Poor sleepy Callie! She passed out on the way down.

Next on my list of purchases is one of these amazing back packs (I borrowed this one)! I want to do more hikes like this. It really was fun to get out and be active with my kids.