Hiking weather

Oh, I think it would be like living in heaven,

if we had this type of weather, every day of the year.

Today I have already been on two hikes. Rachel rode in the backpack this morning while Peter was at school. She loved it as much as I did, and cried when I took her out of the carrier.

When we picked up Peter from school he was very jealous. So we agreed to take him on one as well. However, this one was more like a nature walk-complete with peeing on a tree.

Don't be deceived.

On the car ride home these kids fight like cats and dogs.

Peter told Rachel, "I am going to squeeze your arm like a lemon!"

Just because you must be dying to know-my pet peeves about hiking: First off the trails I have been running and hiking on for years and years, are being taken over by buildings. I would never consider myself a supporter of the Sierra Club, but the open spaces are disappearing and it is so sad.

The other thing that irks me is the bikers you have to share the trail with. They act like they are Gods gift. Today four bikers had just finished their ride and were sitting in their truck talking, with their bikes and gear, all piled behind my van. I politely stepped over them and put Rachel in the car. They still did not move their bikes. So I started my car. Still nothing. I bet you have guessed by now they were men. So typical (wink, wink). Do I really have to ask them to move their bikes and bodies when it is blatantly obvious that I need to back up? Apparently.