Monday, July 30, 2007

Maddie's Outdoor Adventure

We decided it was time to get out of the heat and enjoy some cool mountain air. We drove up to Mt. Charleston and took Maddie on her first hike in the mountains! At first she was having a blast and talking up a storm... and then the real storm hit us! We saw some dark clouds rolling in but we weren't expecting to get drenched! It rained so hard water was streaming off our eyelashes. Maddie was really a good sport. By the time we got back to the car her little lips were blue, but she seemed to enjoy the trip overall.

Here's us at the beginning...

Here's a clip of her chattering happily...


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Maddie the Explorer
Mike posing under the beautiful cliffs

Maddie learning about pine needles

Daddy giving Maddie a break from the carrier

Ridin' high!

Sorry this video is sideways, but it shows how hard it was raining/hailing!

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And the after picture! Notice Maddie's hat is wet and floppy!

11 comments:

Nelsonranch said...

Now that looks like an adventure- Danny was sitting on my lap while I played the video clips and he starting talking and getting excited listening to Maddie's voice.

Jensen's said...

Pretty dang cute! Such great memories for all of you. Love, TBS xoxo

Adam Jensen said...

How fun! Can't believe how hard it was raining. Kyler loves to watch Maddie's videos, He gives her lots of kisses on the computer screen. He loves baby girls!!

Jensen's said...

That is such a fun adventure! How far from home was that? Maddie looks like she really enjoyed getting some fresh mountain air! I love the video of her talking. It was hard not to crack up! Love you guys... give Maddie a HUGE kiss for me :)
Noelle

Adam Jensen said...

Wow that looks like a nice place to hike. Makes me miss the mountains. It was funny to see Lauren look away as Mike was taking a video of Maddie. Fun stuff.

- Adam

Pastfinder said...

I am glad you got to cool off for a little while. Maddie is such a cutie! (Okay, Mommy and Daddy are cute too!) Love you guys!

(me)linda said...

Skinny-
Mike is a cute Daddy. You can tell little Maddie already has him wrapped around her little finger. Cuteness.

melly not smelly

Mary Stuart said...

It's so fun having you guys as neighbors!! Maddie sure is a cutie! Can;t wait to blog with you some more!

Miriam Herm said...

what an adventure! and what a little talker that maddie is! so cute!

Jared and Holly said...

Such cute pictures and videos! I love her talking. Kaylee just started talking two days ago. So much fun!

Jared and Holly said...

Such cute pictures and videos! I love Maddie's little voice. Kaylee just started talking two days ago. So much fun!