When we were done playing (and showing off) on the playground, we decided to take a hike. We usually do the 1.5 mile, easy trail. But we had been wanting to take the 2.3 mile, rugged trail that overlooked the Ohio River.

Since it was a good day for showing off, we headed for the rugged one:

Jade wasn’t quite convinced that she wanted to go for a hike:

This photo reminded me of “The Circle of Life” from the Lion King:

Hewitt was terrifying me – can you see his foot sticking out over the edge?:

The girls were much more careful and stayed further back:

Jade enjoyed the trail much more from Daddy’s shoulders:

Indigo enjoyed walking with Aunt Heather since they coordinated so nicely (which Indigo took note of):

Brett and Greyden staring at the river:

The children found (and Hewitt almost stepped on) the biggest preying mantis I had ever seen:

My brother decided to play Tarzan (you’re welcome, Adam, for not posting the one with your belly and boxers showing – I was very tempted):

Crossing the bridge:

Proof that I came along for the hike too:

My young lady:

A cool, old arch in the middle of the trail.  We have no idea what this belonged to – you’d think they’d have a sign explaining what it used to be??:

The trail really wasn’t very rugged.  There were just a few spots that you had to climb or descend, but the rest was very easy.  Still, the girls were tired:

And Jim is such a good Daddy:

I loved this photo.  On the left, the two headed monster is Jim with the girls, and my brother is holding my nephew on the right:

We went down by the river for a couple of minutes:

Uncle Adam decided he needed a rest:

Having freed half his body by losing Indigo to a granola bar, Jim found it was quickly taken captive again by Aiden:

Jim and all the kids at the Ohio river overlook:

What a fun day!