The Cabin

While our husbands were hard at work, my sister and I took the opportunity with fall break to get out of the heat. We rented a little cabin in the mountains, packed up the van and took off. No make-up, no cell phones, no house to clean and we were in heaven. The kids had so much fun playing outside and getting dirtier than even I thought they could. This is definately the first of many trips to the mountains...we are addicted! Denia and I were impressed with ourselves and were "Rockstar Mommies" when we attempted to catch lizards, made fires and took the kids on hikes.

Uncle Marshall joined us the last day for some hiking fun. Lukey loved every minute of this trip. He loves being outside and getting dirty. He loves bugs and promptly smashed the lizard we were attempting to catch with his apple triumphantly. He was so proud he saved us all from impeding doom. He walked around saying "I mash that bug, mom".

On the "teter-toter". We found this park that was straight out of the eighties, complete with ultra dangerous, super fun equipment.

When is the last time you've seen one of these. So fun!!! At the risk of sounding old...they just don't make them like this anymore. (maybe for good reason, as we watched Luke go flying off the side when we got going fast!)

Jeffey was such a great hiker, the kid never complained and is a natural.

Jeff and Ave couldn't get enough of the jeep, even though it didn't work. They were constantly pretending they were going to Disneyland.

Making Halloween crafts in the morning when it was too COLD to go outside....imagine that!

Benjamin is really into naming our outings, he called this "Fun Halloween Cabin". It really was such a wonderful week. My boys loved being outside with their cousins and it brought back so many great memories of ANASAZI. I love watching them explore nature and get away from the TV for a while. We also loved catching crawdads and roasting marshmellows outside. The only thing that was missing was Daddy...guess we will just have to go back.