weekend of firsts, part 2

hot and tired dustball

dustball is ready for her nap

siri touches sap on an "interesting" looking tree

we made it out!

even after drinking the water and eating most of the food, our packs were still pretty heavy

tired parents

dustball and mini dustball

so thirsty! going for the big water bottle rather than her own

obligatory victory shot, except for you can't see my v fingers and siri is trying to figure out how to do it

family picture at salmon lake

so excited about new stick acquisition

siri went out of her way to climb on rocks (trail to the right)

our little rock climber

siri self portrait

good morning!

mommy and siri (with beloved walking stick)

the walking stick!

picturesque salmon lake at approx. 6:30am

paranoid about bears and hung our food over night

here are pictures from the second day. it took about two hours to hike out to our car, but siri was a bit less cooperative this time. jeff held her for about 1/2 of the hike, and she was about to lose it toward the end of the trail (it was nap time and she sorely needed one).

it was a great trip and siri learned a lot about nature. but, lesson learned. perhaps best to car camp with little ones until they're old enough to carry their own clothes and sleeping bag, and walk the entire way.