Mother's Day

I'm so lucky that my family treats me like a queen on Mother's Day.  That's not to say I'm mistreated on the other 364 days of the year, but on this one particular Sunday they really do it up right.  I was treated this morning to breakfast in bed made by my munchkins.  Breakfast included coconut, cinnamon, chocolate sprinkle pancakes, kiwi and a nice cup of coffee.  They presented me with homemade cards and presents and then a big present of a new bread machine (exactly what I wanted!)

Soon after breakfast, we headed out for a long hike.  This was my request - a bonafide, non-strolling, serious, deep-in-the-woods kind of hike.  Cannon and I had chosen the spot - a place called Olallie, which is near to where we go sledding in the winter.  The article I had read about the hike promised woods, waterfalls and views - perfect!

It was a gorgeous hike, although honestly there were a few too many people on the trail for my liking.  This location is fairly near to Seattle and since it was a beautiful Sunday I think a lot of people had the same idea as us.  Nevertheless, it was a gorgeous day and the whole family (I think) enjoyed the outing.

Having a picnic

Twin falls - they were more impressive than this picture shows.

I think we wore the girl-child out.  She hasn't taken a nap in a long, long time!