We’re still trying to train the boys to hike. The last two weekends we’ve gone for a family-style hike (aka slow walk) on the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The first week was hot, dry and not too interesting. We had to use snacks (apple slices, bunnies and straight-up apple juice … bring on the sugar!) to get Jasper back to our car.
Jon and Debbie let us borrow their Kelty backpack for this past weekend’s hike. Benjamin liked it. Jasper wanted to show off his backpack, too. (He does not wear it while we hike.)
This past Saturday, we entered at a much greener, shadier section of the (8-mile) trail and immediately got to watch rock climbers. Jasper took to this portion of the trail with much greater enthusiasm and walked more decidedly. He enjoyed when we got to cross a bridge and when we reached a portion of the trail that opened onto a creekbed over which we had to scramble (thankfully it was dry) and when we found pools of water into which he could throw rocks. He has quite a throw! His aim & distance are steadily improving. We’re going to have to get a football into his hands soon if we want a future Brett Favre rather than a Stephen Strasburg.
After our hike, we had lunch at Rudy’s – what a reward for ALL of us!
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I will help push football this summer at the cabin!
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