Hot (literally, we were sweating) Mamas

Last Thursday, my friend Lindsay and I, along with our kiddos, went on a fun hike in the Cascades up to Boardman Lake. It is a short hike but it was beautiful as always to be in the woods, smell fresh air, and see only a handful of people along the way. I wanted to just camp out there or at least keep hiking to yet another lake.

The kids are so cute together and they both did awesome. Jackson was a hiking pro even though it was his first time as was his mom who looks to be carrying twice her weight. :) We made the hike to the lake, ate lunch, played in the water, waited around for the occasional glorious sun break. It is so awesome to have a friend with a toddler the same age as Lucia. Lindsay's friendship is priceless. I don't know what I would do without her!!! God definitely brought us together at the right time!

All packed in the car with two car seats in the back.
Heading up the trail with the kids...kid #1
kid #2....
My little blonde explorer
Swedish Fish dance....such a cutie!

Lindsay, Jackson, me, and Lucia by the lake
The mamas!
Sleepy kid #1...
Sleepy kid #2