Will I ever learn?

My last post I commented that we were going to Silver Creek Falls with our Cub Scout Pack.  My plan had been to hang out at camp while the scouts did their hike. This was not what I wanted to do but due to a left ankle injury and a right foot injury I felt like it would be very bad for me to do any hiking. I was

scheduled to work the following day and really needed to be able to walk. I've been telling Lucas for over a week that he needed to make sure I didn't hike, as much as I wanted to. I've never been to Silver Creek Falls and have been looking forward to it since I received the Pack Calendar in the fall. Apparently the only way I wasn't going to hike was to stay home. Thankfully we were running late and missed our group and decided to take the short hike. It still took us a couple hours and when we were done I wasn't doing much walking but couldn't wait to see the photos I took.

A few things I learned on this trip. 

• My daughter can walk a mile and a half in flip flops without complaining.
• Apparently my boys can't. 
• My boys really need their own walking sticks
• Always, I repeat Always bring the sling, even if you think it's a waste it comes in handy and can be a life saver.
• I really need to get my butt in shape.

So with the out of state move sometime in the next year I have started a leap list. On my leap list are items like. . . 

• Silver Creek Falls
• Art and Air Festival
• Wilson Wildlife Park
• Crater Lake
• Multnomah Falls, and the list can go on and on. Things I either haven't done yet or things I want to make sure to do again before I leave.

Silver Creek Falls - one of those places I can't believe I haven't been yet. What took me so long? Now I want to go back when I am not hurt. I am not sure I will be moving tomorrow but I have never walked behind a waterfall before.

Even though we started out trying to catch up with the scouts it was kinda nice to be by ourselves since I was moving so slow. I had decided last minute to bring Kassie's sling which I keep going back and forth if I should keep it or pass it on. Let me tell you I think I will be keeping it for a while. It came in handy and Lucas wasn't at all shy about wearing purple. I am so glad that he came along because I would not have been able to do it by myself. 

Kassie started off so strong. About an hour in she was tired but still never complained. She did like being carried though. Shortly later she was passed out. It must be nice to be able to sleep anywhere. I think she did end of getting pretty heavy, amazing how they gain 10lbs when they pass out. This allowed them to rest and me to catch up. It was very sunny so the coolness of the cave was refreshing. Funny, every time I caught up they moved on so I didn't get much time to rest until we were done. 

 Oh well, Monday's just around the corner, right?