My sister Rachel and her husband moved to Alaska last summer, and I'll admit it's been a lonely year without her being down the street to call up any time I want to run errands or watch a movie. Rachel and I are only 14 months apart, and now she is due with a baby who will be 14 months younger than my baby. We finally made the trip to visit them this last August.
I pictured this the summer of hikes -- we even got Beckham a hiking backpack to ride on Dallin's back Yzma-and-Kronk style. Unfortunately, Beckham's legs are too skinny to fit comfortably in the backpack, and he's getting quite heavy for his front carrier. We had to find family friendly trails that were shorter and overall less intense. This June we found four beautiful waterside trails, each of which I would do again!
Willow Lake Trail
Not pictured: the furry chirping critters that scurried around the lakeside that Beckham REALLY wanted to touch
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Katie Urness
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Welcome to Kate of the Desert! I've shared my life stories here since 2008. Here you may find the dramatic musings of an 11-year-old, the romanticized tales of a high schooler, the adventures of a young adult living in Hawaii and Europe, the journeys of marriage and motherhood, and all the ups and downs in between. Read More
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