PA vacation part 3

On Saturday we woke up to kind of clear sky's, so we decided to go ahead with the activities that we had planned. We first took a nice long hike down to a river. The kids did really well with the path, only problem was alllll the mud that we encountered on the path. Of course Wes had to walk/run the whole way, not caring if he fell. It was a little steep and rocky in places, so he had a fit when we had to hold his hand to help him. Other times we had to carry him, which we in turn got all dirty from holding him. Nate took us on a little detour, so we ended up going down some steep rocks..it was great fun.

We made it down to the water and the first thing Wes wants to do is go straight for it, to get in. The first place we stopped was a little rocky and slippery, so we headed off somewhere else. The second stop the kids were able to throw in rocks and walk around a little bit easier. Of course Wesley had to go straight in the river, which got his pants and shoes soaked before we get to him. Then he was walking back to the little shore and about fell in, which luckily I was right there and caught him. Then Spencer slipped and fell straight on his back on a rock partially covered in water. Which just a few minutes before we asked him not to walk.

On the way back it of course started to rain, which up until this point it had been dry. Wesley got almost back to the car and decided that he was tired and wanted me to carry him back. I was surprised that he was able to keep up and even at times be ahead of us, that kids has some serious energy. Luckily I had brought extra pants for all the kids, next time I will bring extra undies and socks too. The kids had a fun time hiking around and getting their energy out.