Saturday we stepped out for a day of hiking and bike riding in Chicot State Park. We set
out early in the morning, our truck loaded down and ready for a day of family outdoor
fun. We chose a 2 mile trail that led us around a beautiful, cypress filled lake. We
spotted hundreds of butterflies, caterpillars, and a super creepy water moccasin snake
along the way. I taught Isabelle how to identify poison ivy (since I myself have learned
the hard way) and Shawn made her a handy walking stick that she carried proudly.
Brees rested in her Ergo, peeking out at the tall, looming trees. Our St. Patrick's Day
green came in the form of our surroundings this year, the spring season bringing some of
the most lovely foliage here in Louisiana. We had a picnic lunch at the family
friendly campground area and then rode our bikes around the park. It was the most
quiet, peaceful day we've spent together in a while and I really wanted to stay
forever. Nothing makes this family happier than being outdoors, running and moving
and feeling the sun on our shoulders. The girls slept the whole way home and Shawn
and I listened to music with the windows rolled down. It was a really great day.
out early in the morning, our truck loaded down and ready for a day of family outdoor
fun. We chose a 2 mile trail that led us around a beautiful, cypress filled lake. We
spotted hundreds of butterflies, caterpillars, and a super creepy water moccasin snake
along the way. I taught Isabelle how to identify poison ivy (since I myself have learned
the hard way) and Shawn made her a handy walking stick that she carried proudly.
Brees rested in her Ergo, peeking out at the tall, looming trees. Our St. Patrick's Day
green came in the form of our surroundings this year, the spring season bringing some of
the most lovely foliage here in Louisiana. We had a picnic lunch at the family
friendly campground area and then rode our bikes around the park. It was the most
quiet, peaceful day we've spent together in a while and I really wanted to stay
forever. Nothing makes this family happier than being outdoors, running and moving
and feeling the sun on our shoulders. The girls slept the whole way home and Shawn
and I listened to music with the windows rolled down. It was a really great day.
12 comments:
Looks beautiful!
Oh man that snake made my skin crawl! Eeek
Really nice pictures! I think it's great to try and get out with the whole family...builds great memories with the kids!
looks like a great day with your loveys. beautiful pics!
sounds like a perfect day :)
Such beautiful photos!
XOXO
--d'Artagnan
Looks like a wonderful day! I love that Brees still likes being carried in your Ergo. :)
So adventurous! I love how Isabelle poses in photos -- super cute. :-)
Looks like a good time!
how fun!!! I love a great hike! Looks like a blast...and lady, you look great even in hiking gear...how do you do it!?!?!? LOVE!!
looks like so much fun! except now i think i will be having nightmares about that water moccasin... YUCK!
Her posing? Awesome! Looks like fun even though I can't say hiking is really my thing!
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