McHugh - Little kids

While Svea was hiking with the big kids, Andy and I took Esther on a mini-version of that hike, we reached our goal, the top of the ridge. I don't know the distance but it was a great accomplishment for Esther, she had a great attitude and powered up really well for a 3 year old. Jon did well too, he slept the whole time.

I helped motivate Esther by telling stories and pointing out 'magic rocks' along the trail.  I'd point out a 'magic rock' and when she stepped on it, I would pick her up and make her fly a couple steps. Needless to say, I had to limit the amount of 'magic rocks' we ran into. But it was a fun boost for her.

I couldn't get enough of taking doubles pictures with Esther. I love that cute little mini-person.

Once on top of the ridge we talked to Svea and learned their location. We had thought at first that we might run into them coming back down; we had left the house a couple hours after them. But they were almost to the top of McHugh peak, still miles away from us. So we left them a power bar and headed down. We made a plan to get the kids some Happy Meals as a treat for when they made it back to the parking lot.

A picture of the Powerbar we left for the big kids

A picture of Esther pointing to the location of the bar, so I could send it to Svea, so they would be able to find it.

Esther immediately after reaching the car.