My parents left after the weekend so we could have time with just the 3 of us. The house was quieter but very peaceful. Above, looking out from the kitchen as we ate breakfast and packed for creek-hiking. Below, the morning view from our deck, looking northeast.
Adam and my dad had been fishing at a beautiful, little-known spot near the mountain. I wanted to see it, so Adam took us back there to play in the creek. It was so beautiful there - a classic, rushing Appalachian stream lined with boulders and rhododendrons, shadowed by thick green woods and brush. The water was cold at first, especially with so little summer sun coming through the trees, but then it felt wonderful. Below, walking down the road through the property and looking for the blue marker.
Walking soon turned into "carry me."
The blue marker signaled only a rough trail but seemed to be the shortest and easiest way to get down to the creek.
A gorgeous place...For a while, Adam carried and Isaac directed. Every time he tried to stop, Isaac pointed farther and said "Go this way! Go this way!" We headed downstream, and I scrambled along behind them.
Isaac did walk a little bit.
Don't brush against the stinging nettles, or you'll be sorry!
I think we'd taken Isaac out of his comfort zone, but as he got used to the cold rushing water and big rocks, he started to really like it.
Below, my favorite shot of the day. Copyrighted, thank you.
Isaac loved sticking his hands in this waterfall and into the dark crevice of the rocks behind it.
And sitting in the water was fun too!
And then on to Isaac's favorite activity: throwing objects in the water and watching what happens. Rocks, leaves, and sticks.
Just ignore my weird elbows.
Splash!
Carrying a tired boy back to the car...
Many gorgeous pictures with your cute kid but your fav is my fav too!!
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