Today has been exhausting, but great! Alaina and I (reluctantly) started the day at 5:15, so it took me a while to get over some requisite grumpiness, but once we woke up, we kicked it into high gear. We started at the store to pick up some necessities and free stuff via couponing, then had a classy lunch at McDonald's. Afterward we went to the park to chase seagulls and quack at geese (according to Connor, all birds quack instead of chirp or honk). After a quick nap, we packed up the kiddos headed out to what was supposedly an easy hike up to Cecret Lake.

This sign looks innocent and unassuming, right? I had read on a Parks and Rec website that this hike was suitable for young children and was more like a twenty minute stroll, so perfect for us all, right? I'm somewhat proud to say that it took us 42 minutes of hard work to complete this supposed mile!


Connor did his part.


I feel pretty fortunate to have this kind of scenery thirty minutes away.


We made it! It was worth it!


I wish I had discovered this place earlier in the season. I could spend all day looking at this view.


She's got him wrapped around her fat little finger. :*)