Recently, the "family that Wendt" has been "going" a lot more. We've been adventuring out in the mountains on weekly hiking trips, spending the better part of a day scrambling over rocks and dodging low-hanging branches, with some stream-splashing and tree-sniffing thrown in for fun. It's been a great way to escape the heat and recharge before the work-week starts up again and, while she hates the drive out, Squirt loves loves loves going on hikes. She gets excited the second I bring out her big carrier and is - on the trail at least - the most pleasant, curious little companion. She babbles away as we explore and loves picking flowers, tromping up hills, and licking rocks (future geologist?). She really enjoys getting out of the carrier and hiking on her own, but is always content to ride along, sometimes napping as Momma does the hard work. I think I can safely say on behalf of the entire family that we can't wait for our next hiking adventure!
Her first underground experience in the teensy Sandia Man Cave.
Hey, it's a start!
Picking up her hat.
About halfway up the Tree Spring Trail.
Note: she fell asleep just a few minutes later.
Getting ready for a long hike up to the cliffs.
Her first hands-on encounter with a pinecone.
Hiking is thirsty work.
Snack break at the top of the mountain at the base of the cliffs.
Telling him how it is.
Stealing a sip of Daddy's water.
Silly beans!
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