Another hike with the twins

Whenever we have some time with Charlie and Tucker, they usually request two activities: a trip to the Library and,when the weather allows, a hike in the woods. A perfect balance of great indoor and outdoor stimulation. Ben was able to join us on today's hike, which made it special for us and the boys. Any stroll through the woods must be paced to allow for gathering of twigs, limbs, pine cones, and leaves. Also, many stops must be made to allow for tossing of rocks into any body of water. As much as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle and dictated by current technology, we seem to always return to the basics, the simple pleasures in life to refresh mind and body.

 CiCi and the boys tossing rocks into the stream

 Dad and CiCi watching the boys carrying on a boy tradition. Splash!