Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Day hike

I'm on my way out the door to Austin, TX, but I realized if I don't post something here a WHOLE MONTH will have gone by with no update. As much as Ali would like, we can't just assume it's still St. Patrick's Day!

We had a fun weekend, and cousin Lyssa stopped by on her way to and back from the Lake. The kids kept looking for her in the mornings, after she'd gone. Especially Sadie, who is much more comfortable with Lyssa than she is with most people.

On Sunday we went for a hike at this funny little preserve that you've probably driven by a hundred times and never even known about. Unless you live someplace else, that is. It's called the Winkler Botanic Preserve and it's a beautiful little pocket of woods and streams and waterfalls, tucked right back up against I-395, with the entrance hidden behind a bunch of garden apartment buildings. They have a big 1930's log-cabin style lodge and a full ropes course. They must do retreats, but there was strangely no official website that I could find.

Here are some pictures:


3 comments:

Katie said...

Can't it be St. Pat's ALL month...I was working with that!! The Chinese don't get it either!! Great Pic's..wish we be there more!! SO glad you got time with Ms Lissa, Sadie is a good judge!! Can't wait to see everyone in JUNE!!
Don't be so busy you don't post!!

Pat Carr said...

We can't wait to see you all this weekend. The Easter Bunny has lots of goodies ready.

Love, Gram & Poppy

Mimi and Grandpa said...

I think we've all been spoiled by your frequent posts - we're so glad to see more pics and read about your adventures! We lvoed having the kids for a "sleepover" last Friday night. We had fun watching the planes come in for a landing while visiting Sully Plantation. Happy Easter to all!