On Fridays, Chris gets done with work early so we planned a hike. This pic is at the bottom of the hike. Raven was about to fall asleep just seconds away from getting there so we quickly encouraged her to take some pictures. She woke up immediately!!! Unknown to her, the camera doesn't work. It just makes a noise and sometimes flashes. She loved it. She snapped pictures the entire way. She also had her own purse (made into a back pack) because she wanted one too. It was really cute. She wanted me to just go by her a back pack like Brennan's before we left for the hike. Finally, I convinced her that we could turn a purse into a back pack.
The entire gang!! Don't we look great?
Raven resting on a rock...
We made it!!! I was so proud of Raven for making it all the way. She wanted to stop several times and have dinner (two cookies), but we told her that we had to make it to the top to have "dinner." That was part of her motivation but she is also very competitive and we told her that our muscles have to get really really tired before they will grow stronger and that they were getting stronger each time that we climb and then rest. That was a strong motivation for her. The very last part of the hike gets steep again and she wasn't interested in finishing, but when Chris told her that he was going to beat her to the top, she took off running. She was very happy with herself that she won. It was a beautiful day for a hike....Oh, if you'll also notice, Raven has the "guide map" in her hand (an old paper from the purse). We had a great time, she told stories and sang songs. Good times!
Chris and Braxton
Raven threw her hat down when we reached the top and when she put it back on again it looked like this. She didn't even know it. It also cracks me up that she played with the camera the entire way. When she found out that her hat was ripped she was a little worried. I told her it looks awesome but she didn't believe me. So I offer to pin it along the seems and she thought that would work. After the hike, we rushed home to get ready for Robby's graduation/Ashley's birthday dinner at the Pizza Factory. Later, we attended Robby's graduation ceremony. We are proud of him!
6 comments:
Becki! I love all of your updates! What great pictures!!!! Your family outings look like so much fun, especially with Raven there to entertain you! See you guys in a few weeks!!!
Hi, Becki!
I love Raven's flip-top hat! That is great! You are a good aunt. I love your family motto at the bottom of the page, too! HOpe you don't mind my looking at your blog.
I love those pictures. Brennen is getting so big! He looks adorable with his new haircut.
Hey Sis,
Wow props to you for taking all 3 kiddies on that hike. You and Chris are amazing! I loved looking at your pics. I miss you guys lots and am so happy that we have this blog to keep in touch with eachother. By the way Brayden looks so grown up with that new haircut of his.
Love you lots...
Nat
Your family has grown since I talked to you last. What a happy family!
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