Meet our Fearless Leader

The beautiful waterfall we were searching for...

Jake and Momma


Daddy feeding the little monkey


Our fearless LEADER, Jake!


Momma carrying the monkey on the way up!



Daddy carrying the monkey on the way down....


Hello! We are so lucky that the weather in Las Vegas is warming up beautifully this week. Chris and I decided that it would be a perfect time to take Jake on his first hike. We decided to go to a place called the Children's Discovery hike... and let me tell you, it was not as simple as we thought it would be!!
On the way up, I strapped Michael to me in a baby carrier (a whole extra 20+ pounds to carry!!) and he was so content. He was screaming in joy and laughing the whole way. I had him facing outward, so I'm sure it seemed to him, like he was actually walking. I had a cute little hat to protect his head from the sunshine. Chris carried the backpack with all the supplies, and well, Jake declared to us that he was the LEADER! He had an adorable Sponge Bob backpack on (with the essentials of fruit snacks, carmex, and cheetohs, of course) and sun glasses.
It truly is a memory ingrained in my brain and heart forever. The hike had some huge rocks and steep inclines. Jake navigated the entire way ... at some points, he used Chris's grip to help him get up. I was pleasantly surprised at what an amazing hiker he was and how much bravery he showed. At the furthest point in the hike, there is a beautiful waterfall. It's tiny, but still amazing. Chris fed Michael on a blanket while Jake and I creeped to the very back to get a closer look at the waterfall. There was some shade, which was nice, and we all enjoyed a snack.
On the hike back, Chris strapped Michael to HIM this time (which I was pleasantly surprised again! What a great daddy and husband). Jake led the way back, but he kept saying, "Momma, let's hold hands and do it together, like team work!". My heart just melted every time he said it. Afterwards, we stopped for lunch and ate a delicious, well deserved lunch. It was a perfect day.
I feel so blessed to have my family. We are making many happy memories together. :-)
I see many more adventures in our future...