Monday, July 7, 2008

Happy 4th...

There are just too many pictures to add to this post. We had such an excellent 4th- being able to go to Rocky Mountain National Park and go camping for a couple days and hike through the mountains. Ben's Dad flew up Wednesday night- so we left Thursday after Ben got done with school and stayed until Sunday afternoon. Friday we cooked our pancakes for breakfast and headed out. We planned a couple different routes to take- Ben being the courteous Husband and making sure the pregnant wife wouldn't overwork herself- but still made a 12 mile hike out of it. There were just too many lakes to see. It was Beautiful and well worth it- but I was wasted by mile 9, but what other choice is there but to keep walking.. Ben and Dad at Apache Falls
(Marianne O- this picture is for you... I bet I am the size you were when you had Sage..)

Dad at Loch Lake, where we stopped for lunch
Ben up at Sky Pond- we got to hike straight up a waterfall to see this lake and Glass Lake, and below was the snow Ben slid down after heading back down the waterfall. It was an AWESOME view....
We spent Friday night in Estes Park watching the fireworks- so here is one pic of the finale. It was entertaining, but we I think we just SO TIRED that it went on TOO LONG. Then a pic of our 5 mile hike Saturday afternoon to Cub Lake. The Caffalls whole fam. even came along. Those two girls sure are some troopers. I think the only "complaint" was Nat wanted a nap when we reached the lake- but the ducks in the pond kept her entertained and lively. Made for a fun hike.

Ben and his Dad hiked Flat Top Mountain Sunday morning, which was 12,324 feet. Didn't plan for Long's Peak, one of the fourteeners, so that made up for it. (vertical climb of 2,849 ft in 4 miles) This is a nice peak from the Sun- almost as good as a Sunrise, but got some pretty good views being above the tree line and hiking through the Tundra....


My hike for Sunday, 1/2 mile around Bear Lake- vertical climb of 7 feet! Yeah!!

12 comments:

Claydens said...

OH MY GOSH! Your belly has grown since last Sunday! You look so cute! So I think you're CRAZY for doing a 12 mile hike! You must be feeling good so that's awesome!

The Haslam Family said...

I was so excited to come look at your blog. I went and saw Nat to get my hair done. She told me all about your triplets growing in your tummy. i couldnt wait to come look for myself. I am so excited for you. You are going to be the best mommy of three. How fun. You look amazing and kinda of crazy for all that hiking. Same old Jenny. I will keep in touch. Hope your feeling well. Love ya, Teresa

Clint, Marianne, Sage, Charlotte, Emery and Ivy said...

Wow you suck. You are TINY...you're like 20 weeks or something now, right? I mean that's half way, and you are so small!! And hiking? You are like she-woman.

The Turleys said...

You seriously look AMAZING! I love your belly photos! You must be feeling really well to go on a long hike. Hope your enojying your last year in Colorado.

William and Marianne said...

you cutie! love seeing that belly!!

Anonymous said...

Are you kidding me?!?! 12 mile hike and how many weeks pregnant...with TRIPLETS!?! You are amazing, and you look great.

Colton and Ashley said...

It's so beautiful there! And, you are awesome! That's a long ways to hike when you're prego...and with 3! What a trooper!

Jared and Janelle said...

Jen It looks like you had a ton of fun. Your belly is cute too.

The Kemptons said...

I can't believe you hiked 12 miles, you are amazing. I could never do that even if I wasn't pregnant. You look great and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun.

Bert and Benton said...

holy cow I didn't know you guys were such avid hikers! I love hiking in places where it's pretty and not 100+ degrees. SO fun!!
Fuf!! YOu're belly is adorable! How are you feeling? Keep posting those prego pics!!

Brimhall Family said...

Hey crazy lady 9 miles and you were done? I would have been done at 1 and I'm not even prego! LOVE THE BELLY!

Melissa said...

I randomly just came across your blog... so weird, it to me a minute to remember you guys from Boulder Creek Ward... I am not sure if you remember us, (Ryan and Melissa Nelson). That is crazy that you are expecting triplets!! Congratulations.