The Great Outdoors

Today was a GORGEOUS day....one to spend outside. So that's what we did. This morning Tim, Eli & I ran a few errands (before many people were even awake!). Eli didn't really want to take a morning nap so I went on a long walk with my friend Kara and her son, Owen. Owen decided he wanted to go home about a few miles but Eli fell asleep so I walked another two miles. I figured, hey while he's sleeping, I might as well get some benefit! We came home for lunch and then it was off to Umstead for a hike with Daddy & Belle. Eli did great in his backpack hiker. About mid way through he got really really fussy until we figured out that he was hungry. So Eli had his first meal in the woods! After that he was quite happy again and even took a tiny nap. Everyone was pooped after the hike and we hoped Eli would nap at home. No such luck but now, after dinner, he has crashed out on Daddy's lap. I even heard him snoring from upstairs in the loft!! Looks like Belle is tired too so it was a good "wear everyone out" kind of day. Can't wait until every weekend is like this. Hope everyone else got outside to enjoy the weather before it gets chilly again tomorrow.

Eli's new remote control

Pre-hike snack

Tim the baby sherpa

Outdoors baby

Eli's snack break

Happy dog splashing around

Tired boy (yes, Mommy WAS on the hike too!)