A short weekend trip...

It has been ages since we have all been able to go to Flag to visit Hubby's brother and wife. Last time we were supposed to go, Pumpkin got a little sick so just Hubby and Critter went up there. This time, we were all supposed to go. Normally we just go for the day, since we spend the night at my parent's house either the night before or the night of the trip. This time, my dad got sick though. So...we stayed at Aunt M & Uncle R's new house. It was so much fun. In the past, the kids were scared of their dogs. After a few minutes, those dogs were these kids best friends. We took them for a walk in the woods...both the kids and the dogs. Everyone was chasing each other. They were so cute. For city kids....our kids do pretty good in the woods!

On our walk in the woods....
Critter was holding on of the leashes in his hands. He of course thought it was fun to play with it. For him, that meant hitting himself in the head with the metal clip! He got a lovely bump on his head and then had to be carried by momma. I love cuddles from my boy...but at 40 pounds he kills my back!

The next morning we took a drive to go for a short hike near the mountain. It had snow on it at the beginning of the day, but melted off by the end. At least this documents the fact that we were close to snow! :)

He was loving this! Except when we would not let him eat everyone else's snacks and then a major meltdown occurred. That is what we get from him when he misses a nap 2 days in a row! :)

Even though the kids do not see this Aunt and Uncle often enough, the adore them! It is so fun to see them bond over a hike and the littlest things.

The kids got tired at the end of the walk...luckily there were 2 tall guys to give them rides! :)

Our beautiful girl....who is just as happy in the woods as she is in her princess dress up clothes!

Tired at the end of the walk and wanted momma....he was off for a snack and a nap!

It was such a nice getaway to the woods. Even though it was only for a day and a half, it was nice to visit just because. We usually get together for family events, and it is hard to hang out and relax. The kids, and us, had a great time. I did not realize how good it is for me to get out of my environment and relax.

We did so much during Pumpkin's fall break. It was a lot of fun, and there are still posts to come on other things. This trip was one of my favorite things we did. I am hoping we can make an effort to head up north a little more often!