Kevin and I both love to hike. There's just something great about the physical challenge of hefting your way up an unruly mountainside. The fun part, though, is watching our kids develop a love for it as well. Or who knows, maybe they're just tolerating our insanity. But, they do seem to enjoy it. The best part is that it gets them away from the TV, computer, and multiple gaming systems that are constantly trying to lure them in, and they are finally able to push their physical limits a little bit and see what these amazing bodies we've been given are actually capable of.
Recently Kevin took James and Porter up to Mt. Si, a very popular trail in this area that is around 8 miles round trip, with an elevation change of about 3700 feet. It was one of the more strenuous hikes the boys had been on and they certainly came home tired, but they had a great time spending the day sweating it out with Dad.
Just taking a little break.
Still looking energetic. Oh, and you've gotta love James' collared shirt .. looks like he's ready to head to school (even the top button is nicely secured;).
Maybe starting to wear out a little. Notice the flushed cheeks.
Oh, but it's all worth it when the end finally comes into sight, and a great view doesn't hurt either.
My incredible little men. 
Gets a little cold when you're up so high, especially once the heat of the hike wears off and the sweat sets in.
I don't know how it got up there, but apparently the end of this trail is also the resting place of a young hiker (or at least I would assume as much considering the location).
Kevin and I really are not photographers in any sense of the word, but I thought he caught a really beautiful picture with this one.
What a good dad! 
Ready to head home, almost ....
Right after a quick stop, that is, at Mickey D's.
Recently Kevin took James and Porter up to Mt. Si, a very popular trail in this area that is around 8 miles round trip, with an elevation change of about 3700 feet. It was one of the more strenuous hikes the boys had been on and they certainly came home tired, but they had a great time spending the day sweating it out with Dad.
Here's a shot of the peak in the distance. 
And another shot showing the comparison between Little Si (which they had been on previously) and the actual Mt. Si.
Here they are at the trail head nice and fresh, already having found a cool walking stick--definitely one of the highlights of hiking for seven- and nine-year-old boys.
And another shot showing the comparison between Little Si (which they had been on previously) and the actual Mt. Si.
Here they are at the trail head nice and fresh, already having found a cool walking stick--definitely one of the highlights of hiking for seven- and nine-year-old boys.
Just taking a little break.
Still looking energetic. Oh, and you've gotta love James' collared shirt .. looks like he's ready to head to school (even the top button is nicely secured;).
Maybe starting to wear out a little. Notice the flushed cheeks.
Oh, but it's all worth it when the end finally comes into sight, and a great view doesn't hurt either.My incredible little men. 
Gets a little cold when you're up so high, especially once the heat of the hike wears off and the sweat sets in.
I don't know how it got up there, but apparently the end of this trail is also the resting place of a young hiker (or at least I would assume as much considering the location).
Kevin and I really are not photographers in any sense of the word, but I thought he caught a really beautiful picture with this one.
What a good dad! 
Ready to head home, almost ....
Right after a quick stop, that is, at Mickey D's.
Great job, boys. I sure am proud of you both!
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