garden of the gods

Today we visited with the Lyon family at the Garden of the Gods for a picnic and some hiking.

The kids loved exploring!

Erica (Dan's daughter), Ella, Dan (my cousin), and Charlie

Charlie's looking nervous...

Erica, Ella, Charles, Charlie, and Kylie (Kendallyn's dog)

Now Charlie looks downright upset. Charles explained that they were on the edge of a cliff, and there is a significant drop behind him. That might explain Charlie's fat lip.

These girls are second cousins. They haven't seen each other in 2 years. They played like the best of friends!

Charlie's almost got it...just needs some arm action.

Great pals

Erica (turning 6 in a few days)

Charlie found this pinecone...

...and he wanted a picture of it for posterity.

The trip is never complete until my husband climbs a tree. 

I love you honey!