July 12 my parents had the day off and wanted to go hiking. We were planning on going to Mt. Rainier and hike Comet Falls. Unfortunately the forecast for Rainier was rainy. So we went in the other direction towards Lake Cushman. We stumbled upon a trail that said Mt. Rose. So we decided what the heck.
Checking out Lake Cushman before our hike
This is a big lake and very beautiful
Sticks and rocks!
Vance and I in front of Lake Cushman
Mean daddy teasing Ethan.
Grandma and Aidan are ready to hike
At the very beginning of the trip was a couple of narrow bridges. Kids loved going across them, but they scared me.
MY DAD!!
Small waterfall by the bridge
Everyone taking pictures
Kids exploring
The endless trees
Ethan attempting to climb the log to get on the huge rock.
A VERY big nest
Hiking up the mountain
Aidan slowing things down
Cool looking centipede. These were all over and every time the kids saw one that HAD to stop
My mom and dad taking a rest!!
The boys with their grandparents
The Hodo family!!
Walking and walking
He's the king of the world
I'm sure there's some kind of bug or animal
A humming bird
Aidan was playing Peek-A-Boo
Ethan and daddy climbing
Interesting
Hands up buddy!!
Cool flower but can't remember what it was called
You can see Lake Cushman, kind of.
Having a lunch break
Ethan and Grandma
Grandpa taking pictures
Ethan showing off his claws
Grandpa giving bunny ears
Enjoying some lunch
Love the look on Vance's face!!
Off we go. Poor grandma with both boys hanging on her.
We made it to this point
Ethan climbing through rocks
Aidan, grandma and grandpa decided to head back to the resting spot and let us continue on. We wanted to go a little further.
Apparently some guy numbered the switch backs. If you go to the top there are over 100 switch backs
Vance is just about done
We turned around and headed back down. We can see Aidan and Grandma
Ethan says he is going to die!
Aidan was having a hard time using his own legs. Grandpa was looking after him.
Boys taking a break.
Ethan, Grandpa and Grandma
Heading back over the bridge
That's where we went.
After the hike my parents left for home. We decided to drive around a bit.
Stopped down by the water. I love how clear it is.
Ethan being like his father, spotted this lizard and caught it all by himself.
Vance was quite impressed
NASTY!!
Ethan asked if he could take it home. Sure what the heck. Well while in the car the thing bit Ethan's finger. He quickly said he didn't want to keep him anymore. I tried not to laugh!!
Vance searching for some kind of creature
Lake Cushman dam.
Have to stop for ice-cream!!!
We had a good time. I love hiking and look forward to going again.
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