Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Hanging Rock

Yesterday we decided to leave all our responsibilities behind and enjoy the fall colors at Hanging Rock State park. The weather could not have been more beautiful and the colors were awesome! I think Reece had the winning 'saying' of the day. It was at the end of our second hike. We had hiked down and down a good mile to get to some waterfalls knowing full well that we would have to hike back up to get to our van. On the way back up Reece heaved a huge sigh and said: "My bones are SO tired!" Classic Reece...

Where we took this picture of the actual Hanging Rock, I thought that was as far as the trail took us. Brian showed me that we could get up this rocky path to that very tip. That was quite a hike! Yet so worth the view!





I guess if you enlarge this picture you will see that the kids and I are sitting up there on this rocky trail.
At the top with Austin as our photographer...
WELL worth the hike!

These kids were full of funny faces.......It's as if Brian and I were speaking a different language when we would say: "smile nicely" and this is what we'd get.



I really enjoyed the day because I didn't take a single picture! :)

Austin was determined to walk a rugged path just to get right up to the falls. His victory stance.
The way Austin had to climb to the falls...


5 comments:

Carpool Queen said...

That picture of you in the red is GORGEOUS!!!! Looks like a wonderful day -

Sherri said...

These pics bring back fond memories of a date Jeff and I went on there back before kids. We really need to take them there sometime. You got some gorgeous pics and CPQ is right about the photo of you!

Amy Williams said...

Wow! Looks like you had a great trip and the leaves and waterfalls are beautiful! Also, you guys were able to catch some amazing family photos!

Heidi said...

This is just lovely! If we ever make it back down there, maybe you guys can take us to that park. You look beautiful, Janet!

Sandy said...

Just saw these pictures & the one of you is really beautiful!