Swan Falls

With the lovely, warm weather and Kaleb anxious to try out his new pack, it was high time the DuRees did a hike.

We headed down the road to Swan Falls.

I loved the warm sunshine on my back, holding little hands, singing songs. 

  

I loved Kaleb's discoveries: tiny shells, furry leaves, new rocks for his collection, a spider. 

One part was steep and I asked Eliza if she would catch me if I fell.  She thought about it for a minute and said, "No.  But I would miss you!"

I don't think the landscape could be more different from Seattle.

Braydan wouldn't let me carry the girls.  He said, "I'm training!" I don't want to know what he's training for now .

 I had to keep reminding myself that it's winter and everything is dead.  It has it's own kind of beauty though.  I love the huge open blue skies, the meandering Snake river with the glorious sun reflecting off it.

   

Kaleb kept asking, "where's all the trees Mom?"  

"They're in Washington."