Last summer, Elliana and I began hiking with T.J. to help him prepare for his 40-mile adventure on the Appalachian Trail later that year. What began as a conditioning program for T.J., has morphed into a fun, adventurous hobby we can all enjoy as a family.
We began incorporating hiking on vacations, during the weekdays, and almost any time that we could find. And when we couldn't find the time, we began making time for our hikes.
Notice the baby on my back, high above the mountain, amidst the clouds
Daddy and Elliana - Gatlinburg 2010
We have all grown over the past year. Elliana, more physically than T.J. & I, but we have grown as well.
How a princess hikes: in a dress, headband and parent required pants and boots.
Our family
We have learned to embrace the sunny days, hit the trail and grow together as a family. We have learned to take time to skip rocks, inspect roly-poly bugs and pick wildflowers. We have learned to be a bit more laid back, learned to be okay with getting dirty and have even managed to teach our girly girl to jump in puddles.
Photo taken my Elliana. Steadied by Daddy.
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