Today we woke up at 4:30 so we could have time to hike to avalanche lake as a family before driving home. Lily was so in awe the first time she went and she really wanted the family to see it. I’m so glad we did!
Clarissa led is in a jog for a fair portion of the trail:
On the trail back to the car, Lydia pondered how beautiful everything was and felt a depth of emotion wondering if she would ever see it again.
After the incredible hike to and from Avalanche Lake (It was like a fairy forest just as Lily promised), we went to the visitor’s center where there was a bike trail that was about 4 miles round trip. I biked with the kids sans Clarissa while Clarissa napped in the car with Lily. When Clarissa woke up, Lily took her to the path to scooter. Clarissa talked to Lily about her birthday while scootering on the path:
I had an amazing time biking with the kids on such a beautiful path.
When the kids and I met up with Lily close to the car, I gave her my bike so she could experience the path. We picked her up at the end of the path.
It was a lot to pack in before noon……….
Then we got Huckleberry shakes and fast food and drove home and got in late.