Death March...

I took the kids on a death march short hike, through the woods today.  

We figured out that the half mile label must really be as the bird flies, and the bird they used must have flown over the cuckoos nest because this was more like two miles. Uphill. Both ways.  Not to say it wasn't lovely, we were just a tad unprepared for a long hike.  

Hannah carried someone (and for a little bit two someones) for the entire hike.  She was a trooper!

Emily took care of Lily Anne for much of the journey, encouraging, helping, and carrying her when necessary.  

See, it really was a pretty hike.

Sarah, my five year old, brought water, so she was the most prepared.  I forgot to eat breakfast and was about ready to start eating leaves and bark by the end.  Thank goodness I had a Luna bar in the van or we may still be sitting there.