A Trip Outside

Lately taking Alex anywhere has been a real pain.  He won't get in the car, then he won't get out of the car.... Then he won't participate in the activity we planned, but when it's time to leave he won't get in the car again! We had some success this week though as we attempted a family hike.

We stopped by our favorite coffee shop and picked up a tasty snack for the kids and a coffee for me :), and then off drove up into the Boulder foothills. We found a great little trail with picnic areas and it was so much cooler up there!  Alex Loved the view on the drive up, but then didn't want to go for the actual hike, so we took turns sitting with him at the picnic table while the other parent did the short hike. It was a fun nearly tantrum free day, so we'll count this one as a win.

Lyra was LOVING the chance to walk independently on the trail.  She walked until she was uncharacteristically cuddly, which is something I could get used to! 

Here's some pics of our day together: