{Castlewood Canyon Hike}

Something that deserves a post of its own - 

On the morning of the 4th of July we went for a hike in Castlewood Canyon. It was beautiful!

And by hike I mean a slow walk - which is about all you can muster with a group of 15+, half of which have legs the size of a hobbit's. 

We had a great time!

Just taking some time for a Circle of Life moment.

We made it to this little creek and the kiddos had a fabulous time playing around!

Babe.

 (Please withhold any comments about what kind of  deadly diseases kids can catch from playing in creek water. They had a blast and they're all still alive :) )

Seriously look at all those smiles!

Dan played lifeguard next to this waterfall - which was a great idea. I think he saved kids 6-7 times!

Why get your pants wet when you can just be naked! There was no stopping this from happening! She was so excited and happy!

 Also being pant-less may have lead to something crazy that may be referred to as  "pulling an Evette" by those that were there which we are not going to discuss on a public blog but which she will not live down probably ever. And such are family reunions made :)

Wet bum! playing too close to the water!

Getting shoes back on to head back home!

We had a great time!