Monday, August 17, 2009

Does this look like the Desert to you?

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We went hiking on Horton Trail in Payson, Arizona-just 2 hours North. It was a beautiful day, about a perfect 80 degrees, much cooler than where we live!

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It was very 'woodsy' with beautiful tall trees around for miles, so I was in hiking heaven. It's hard to see in this next picture but I'm smiling!

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This was also the 2nd time to try Nathan out in the child carrier, he was totally easygoing about riding along.

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However, Nathan is an extra 30 lbs to carry and it's a shoulder killer after about an hour. So our friends, fulfilling Galations 6:2, helped us to carry Nathan. :o) Here's Brian with Nathan on his back.

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We trekked about 3 miles to reach this natural spring, the pinnacle of our hike.

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We relaxed and enjoyed a prepacked brown bag lunch.

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During our break, Nathan went exploring on foot with a 2 way radio. He has no idea how to use it but he seemed to feel very important with it!

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"Do you hear what I hear?"

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After our break it was time to trek back. 3 miles back to the trailhead. It was a descent most of the way which is normally easier, except for me. Descents are killer on my knees and since my knees were hurting, I couldn't help carry Nathan. It wasn't an issue for him though, he took a little 'after-lunch' nap!

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Our hiking companions, my friend, Randi...

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And Brian. He likes to be prepared. Note to self: Don't make this man angry!

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We will be vacationing with them in Hawaii, so there are more adventures to come with this family!

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