Hiking Mary Jane Falls

Before Nana & Papa left, we all went hiking together. Notice Nana's very large blanket? It was very windy on the mountain, and we had to use the blanket to cover Matthew up whenever the wind gusted b/c he was so afraid of the wind. It was the only way we could keep him walking! We were VERY slow... :)

Abby did great as usual in the backpack.

Matthew climbed everything he could...

Matthew had the most hilarious emergency at the end of the trail. We were halfway up some switchbacks with no vegetation worth hiding behind and too steep a drop to leave the trail when Matthew suddenly had to go #2. We dithered a bit, but in the end the urge was too strong, and so we tried to stand in front of him while he did his business ON the trail. Unfortunately, some poor hikers came through our switchback at that moment. We must have looked hilarious trying to protect his dignity and still provide enough room for the hikers to avoid the mountainous pile of yuck (how did it all fit in his little body???) Guess who got to carry HUMAN exrement back down the mountain?? Yep. Me. That is love.