MESA FALLS

We took a nice drive up to Mesa Falls yesterday with the family. It has been such a long time since I have been there. I almost forgot how beautiful it is. The kids thought it was beautiful, but were more interested in running around. It was hard to keep them contained long enough to enjoy it ourselves! As a side note, this is where Aces and I had our first date 9 years ago.

The Upper Falls

A view down river
Chunkabear, Pal, Mei, and Aces
Me and Mei
The Lower Falls
My Three Kiddos
After we saw the falls, we went to another area down the mountain and took a hike down in to the river. We discovered a beautiful place to play in the water.

Pal found a spot in the water near the shore with about 4-6 snakes swimming around. Aces caught one to show the kids.
Mei and the snake
I saw that Aces had a big leach on his leg and after watching him cut it off, decided it was time to get our shoes back on and hike out. Mei is feeling a bit under the weather and refused to walk in or out. Of course she refused her Daddy's help, so I packed her out on my back. I was grateful for the refuge of the car when we finally got to the top. I am now currently in the market for one of those hiking backpacks that you tuck the little ones into! It was a great day. We can't wait till the next adventure.