hatcher pass, gold mint trail

the first of august, and we're still playing in the mountains - or rather, we're still playing in the mountains with NO rain!  i really can't stress how incredibly-super-awesome and wonderfully-fantastic this summer has been.  i may not even complain of the wind storms this winter!  ok, remind me of that statement in another month or two...

we had some friends along for this hike.  soon-to-be-neighbor friends, in fact.  avery & jack were in gymnastics together, and dylan & lincoln are about a year apart and get along like lifelong friends.  and bonus for me; it's great making friends with other stay-at-home mamas.  gramma d & tess tagged along too - no woman left behind.

more hatcher pass adventures.  gold mint trail this time.  flat trails to walk, tall trees to climb, bridges to toss in rocks & sticks, wildflowers for me to capture, snoozing babe to admire.

 the miebs' and the craig's breed some power horses!

for some, even the best of times can end in sadness...

...but tomorrow brings the promise of a fresh start.

more {dry!} august adventures to come...