Staircase Hike

We've been trying to get out and explore where we live a little bit more on Saturdays. So for this last Saturday family outing we drove to the Olympic National Park and did the staircase hike. My friend who has a son the twins age said it was an easy hike and her two year old walked most the way. So we did it. And had a great time.

Kev was so great to pack us a picnic and the twins had a great time eating their lunchables.


Zac was excited to be carried by Daddy for a change, he had so much fun looking at everything.


Gracie was on my back in the ergo and Ty was leading the way.


This just makes me laugh, Ty was seriously growling. At least he was looking at the camera, thats a start. This ledge scared me because there was a sharp dropoff and Ty went right to it.


And now he is laughing because I tickled him trying to get him to smile.


It was the most beautiful day and absolutely beautiful scenery.


We thought this huge rock was so neat. A great family picture stop, if only my kiddos would smile.


Ty was such a trooper! He walked the whole way, 2 miles roundtrip. I was so proud of him. At the beginning of the trail you cross the bridge over Cushman Lake to start the trail and once we got to the bridge on our way back, Ty through up his hands and said "All Done". It was so cute as if he had been working toward that goal the whole time. Thats when he jumped in Daddy's arms and rested his head. He was tuckered out.


It was a very, fun family outing. We are so grateful to live in such a beautiful place. It meant a no nap day for us, but it was worth it to have so such a great time together.