Dierke's Lake hike

 We've learned recently that we love to hike as a family. The kids love it and the older two are old enough to do the walking all on their own.  This is one of our favorite hikes in the area. It's a two mile hike around Dierkes Lake. I think it's beautiful. Thayne thinks it's nice in a dreary wilderness sort of way. :)

Mom and kids

Crazy mom and kids

Jump shot

Dad's turn

Crazy

Jump!

and again.... I'm really bad at capturing an air shot

Tyson can usually be found way up ahead or off climbing on the rocks. 

When we get home, we crash and read a good book. Perfect ending.