Escape to the Pines - Part 2

Sunday morning we got up bright and early. No clouds in the sky and a balmy 55 degrees! So we hurried and ate breakfast then loaded up for a long trail ride. We went to the pond...where Jeremy taught the kids how to catch bugs with their new nets. They were in heaven!

Taylee preferred to catch flowers instead

Jeremy led the way while teaching his little followers

He clearly was the master & caught the most

Playing in the forest

After the pond, we continued winding throught the mountain trails. We learned from yesterday's mistake to make sure Taylee was tied down in a carseat this time. We smartly put her in the middle and therefore it blocked the view (and prodding) from Anden and Grace whom were sitting on the sides. Needless to say, all 4 kiddos passed out asleep! Aaahh, peace ensued!! After a couple hours, the ominous black clouds were rolling in. So we headed for the cabin. We didn't make it in time. Yep. We were pelted with pouring rain for 10 mins. Shivering and shuddering. Secretly, we loved it though. At least the women and children were in the Ranger....with a roof. The boys were on the quads...beyond soaked!

Eventually we had to pack up and come home. The temperature incresed 42 degrees on the 2.5 hr drive home. Seriously. Forest Lakes = 66 degrees, Anthem = 108 degrees. We'll be heading back as soon as possible!!

Oh and there was only one minor mishap...aka...fatality. Somehow my phone crashed & burned. So if you called or texted me since Friday...I didn't get it! :-( I now have a new phone and hopefully am back in the cellular world!!