Monday, May 28, 2012

Camping in Shenandoah Natl. Park

The Papa Cardinal that we got to enjoy watching raise his two chicks
(see previous post)

Johannes crashed out in the tent our first morning
 
Thaddeus still waking up

Our campsite
Janelle and I still own our tents from our single days, so rather than buy a family tent, the boys get one and we get one

This is inside Luray Caverns
The floor of this picture is water reflecting the ceiling
The younger boys on the trip described the caverns as Star Wars landscape
 


Thaddeus loved finding caterpillars and they seemed to like him as they stayed on him for a good part of the weekend

Janelle was amazing all weekend, hiking with her boys, sleeping in a tent, and less than 4 weeks to go before she welcomes Nathanael to the world


Superhero poses
Thaddeus running with the "big" boys all weekend, not always an easy task



Dark Hollow Falls

Us
May 26, 2012

Our wonderful friends that joined us camping

Along the trail we met up with some horseback riders, who let all the kids have a ride

Pleased as punch




S'more time


Johannes loves to" hike"

Thaddeus was wishing his cape could make him fly up these trails

but he learned that  slow and steady wins the race

Blue Ridge Mountains

Beautiful family


Father & Daughter

Green Forest

At the end of the trail

Mountain Laurel in bloom

Back home
Hannes loved camping, but is still most happy double fisting any ball he can find

1 comment:

Shanea said...

Tell Janelle I think she is a woman wonder!
Sometimes Thad is the spittin' image of his mommy.
Last picture of Johannes is precious. He is soo growing up!
Love you!