On the Trail Again
August 7th, 2009 by natalie
Today, we made our way to a favorite hiking/climbing spot in Central Oregon – Smith Rock.
The trail is short, but steep (as I’m sure our calves will affirm tomorrow!).
Joey had a little trouble making it to the top, so his big sisters pitched in to help him out. 🙂
Then Joey had to return the favor when Nicole had a difficult time climbing the final big boulders at the top. 😀
Andy, Dad, and Joey enjoy the view from their perch far above the plain.
I decided to zoom in for a close-up shot of one of the small cottages arrayed across the valley. 🙂
Noelle makes herself comfortable and is only disappointed that she neglected to bring along her book.
Nicole and Andy find other ways to while away the time at the top…
I was excited to meet up with my friend, Kelsey, and her sweet 7-week old daughter. She and Mom opted to walk along the river path rather than attempt to summit the rock, though!
It was necessary to make a brief stop on the way home in order to replenish some of the calories we worked off on the hike. Elizabeth was quite disinterested and preferred instead to take a nap!
Upon arrival back at Nicole and Andy’s place, chef Andy went to work and soon had a meal of sizzling fajitas ready to be consumed. Yum!