Family Hike to the "C"

Brian had the day off work so we took the kids hiking up to the "C" on the side of Cedar Mountain. I think we were a little over confident when we set out.  It was an 8 1/2 mile hike. We dealt with diaper explosions, wind, rain, slips and falls, and tired kids, but we made it!   We carried Chandra almost the entire way up and down, and carried Bracken for at least two miles. We got up largely due to Brian's and my determination and buffness, and got down happily because of a prayer and Bracken choosing to be brave and cheer up.

Right as we headed back down the mountain, it started to rain and the wind picked up.  Bracken started to cry saying he was too tired and so cold. We carried him for a ways, but it wasn't very safe going downhill, plus he's getting big!  We decided to say a prayer and asked Heavenly Father to help it not rain on us, and for us to be warm and happy.  Within five minutes the sun came back out, Chandra was asleep in my arms, and Bracken was giggling as he "skiied" down the mountain, running, slipping, and being held up by a tight grip on Brian's hand.  We ended our hike pretty tired, but like Bracken said, "It was hard, but I did it, and now I feel triumphant!" A great family adventure.