Little Man's First Hike

Last Sunday was one of those absolutely gorgeous, warm, sunny, Fall days that just screams, "go outside and enjoy me because the snow will be here before you know it!!!"

We heard the call and couldn't let such a beautiful day go to waste.  So we put on our hiking shoes, grabbed some water and snacks and headed for our beautiful mountains.  We decided on American Fork canyon and hiked at Cascade Springs.  This is what our drive up looked like.

The colors were breathtaking, and the temperature was just right!!  I love Sunday drives in the canyons and this one ranked right up there among my favorites!  We even rolled our windows down to enjoy the warm, Fall mountain air.

But this was not only a beautiful day, it was a monumental day because it was our little man's very first hike!  

We had the pack all ready in case he got tired, but he walked most of it on his own.

He was so curious about everything, and stopped several times to check everything out.

I love this last picture because of his hands=)
Look closer.

I stopped to show him something on the side of the trail and when I attempted to switch his hand from one of mine to the other, he grabbed on with both of his own hands and wouldn't let go.  I LOVE it that this tough and independent boy of mine still needs his Mommy once in awhile=)

Here is a fish we saw. (If you look closely, it is right in the middle of the picture)

Ian stopped and "read" every sign post we passed=)

We had such a fun day, and eventually even our boundless ball of energy got tuckered out and consented to be carried.

Happy Fall Everybody!!!