first timer's butte hike

september 8 was a gorgeous autumn day.  never knowing how many blue skied-days are left of the season, we jumped at the chance to go for a hike.  finally starting to feel human again, it was the perfect opportunity to hike the butte with gramma d and mark.  their first time.  i couldn't wait to have them see the landscape in person, not just from my nikon's point of view.

 my own little mountain goat.

 they made it!

 my daughter has just a teensy bit of personality.  

i have to include these pictures of her because she makes me so happy.

every time we drive by the go-carts, i hear about it.  dat place looks like FUN!  i promised the little man that after our hike, we could drive the go-carts.  i'll do {pretty much} anything to see this kid smile and hear his giggle.