Us and Dad on the Primrose Trail

We took a hike with Dad on the Primrose Trail. There is still snow apparently on the summits of the peaks up there so we decided to head to the waterfall and eat some food and enjoy the scenery. It was 12 miles round trip and beautiful! The weather got chilly as the evening came upon us but it was nothing we were not prepared for so the trip was excellent!

Part of Primrose Trail

 



Nic, Nat and Merek

We took a rest about 6 miles in since the snow started to get deeper the further up we went. Nats Dad, Steve, went up and scouted it out only to realize that the snow got to almost three feet deep higher up. At that point we decided to head back to the waterfall and eat.


Our packs as we took a rest

Nat and Merek looking at the waterfall. We were all amazed by its beauty. It was about 200 feet tall and it could be heard from the main trail head thundering through the canyon. Seeing it was awesome!



Merek and Natalie



Closer look at the top part of the falls



Dad rinsing off Shiloh after he got all dirty in the mud



Natalie and Merek



A stream we crossed

Dad, Natalie and Merek, Nic and Shiloh

The Kids and Us at Captain Cook Beach

We went to Captain Cook Beach and hung out for the day. The kids had a blast playing in the water and in the sand, as well as climbing on the boulders and enjoying the sunshine:)

Merek playing in the sand



With his new sand toys.



yummy LOL



The girls collecting shells

Merek got frustrated walking on the beach because it was uneven ground, that part he didn't like so much but once he found a spot to play he was happy......



Merek found a new spot to play



The girls digging in the clay and playing in the water



Nic and Nat showing off their new shoes

Madi's 2nd Grade Concert

Madi sang in her second grade concert and did fantastic. She looked beautiful and sang like a professional singer. She got totally into the songs she sang. She was amazing!

The group getting ready

Madi was so composed and was a natural; she was in the teal dress with the black little vest on in the top right.

Madi coming off the stage afterwards

Madi and her music teacher

Merek's 1st Birthday

Merek and his cake with his favorite gorilla toy on it.

Merek's first taste of sweets; yummy!

He stuffed himself full lol!

Merek and his sister Lexi, she was showing him the ropes on opening presents.

Merek not too sure hes suppose to tear this up lol!

Merek liking his new slippers from Grandpa Bruce, Grandma Gloria and Uncle Steve.

Merek with his sisters opening presents

Merek with his shoes from Grandma Rosemarie

Merek with his new slide from Grandma Michele and Grandpa Steve

Merek says, "Ohhh!"

Merek when he first started opening his gifts



Lexi and Merek

                                                                                 

Merek loving his slide, something he can climb and have a ton of fun on!

Snap Shots of Life

The girls before they boarded for their California trip, Nat with the kiddos, Nic and Merek when we were waiting in the airport forever when we went to pick the girls up.

The kids and good times

Nic cleaning routes on a boulder, Mia and her friend and our student Joshua bouldering, Joshua learning the ropes and repelling, Nat by the overhang on the boulder.

Rest time is not often but this day was peaceful, some mommy and baby boy time to just relax for a moment.

Preparing for Easter....the kids coloring eggs, Merek's first Easter and him in wonderment of the eggs, and the surprise of Easter candies awaiting  girls.

Nic climbing and training in our gym

Natalie and Nic have been running up the miles and 5ks, excited for summer climbing, backpacking, and trail running. Merek loves riding in the jogger stroller when we go and the girls are doing awesome at cross country running as well. Besides going with us, they are on the running team at school.

Merek's adventures at the library