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By marydalene

In late July, Janet invited us and John’s family to go hiking to Stewart Falls. I’d never been, and wanted to go. (Timothy was a trooper: this was his third trip to this particular falls this summer.)

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The trail was dustier than I imagined, and also narrow (single file only, folks), which made for some interesting moments at times. I was Sarah’s hiking buddy for most of the way out, and I think she only tripped once, which was quite the accomplishment, considering how many rocks and roots were on the trail. But the views were beautiful.

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Sarah wanted to turn around at about this point, but we convinced her to carry on.

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I have a thing with moving water. It’s just so neat.

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The kids enjoyed themselves when we got to the falls, too.

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I love this look on my niece’s face. She was pretty uncertain about getting as wet as Janet.

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Sarah was so proud of herself for climbing up this hill by herself.

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And then her cousin joined her.

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And all the nieces and nephews with their aunt.

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And then we made the hike back. The kids were tired and hungry, so they weren’t the happiest of campers on the hike back. I took over hauling Ryan and Jared helped Sarah. I didn’t think it was possible until I heard the gentle snores of my baby in my ear.

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And that would be a tuckered out little Ryan on my back. It was perhaps a bit long for some of our younger hikers. But I’m glad we live in such a beautiful world.

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