Outdoor Adventurers

I've never made it a secret that I have a very bipolar love/hate relationship with the DC area. BUT while there are plenty of things I would change about the area - and, let's face it, plenty of places I would rather live - there are a few silver linings to the good ol' DMV area. One of those positives is the park system. This area - and fortunately, particularly Arlington - is rife with well-maintained parks, both of the playground variety and the nature trail variety. We also happen to live within 2 miles of multiple larger parks that offer nice, (relatively) quiet trails, so I've taken it upon myself these past few weeks to take advantage of them. And, since Angus is more or less permanently attached to me, for better or worse, he has been "lucky" enough to partake with me. I'm happy to report that he's quite the adept hiker. When he isn't demanding to be carried. Or isn't demanding that I carry his 48-pound backpack...

It's T-minus 2 months now until the next iteration of crazy makes an appearance. She has been kicking and spinning and, apparently, doing some complex Russian gymnastics recently, so I think she'll be a wild one.

He's a pro at this now, so much so that he doesn't even need to sit in mommy's lap anymore. :(

At Gulf Branch Park...he said there was "spooky" here but still completed a solid hike.

He told me to take a picture here. Clearly he isn't exactly shy.

And again. An Angus-dictated photo opp.

At Potomac Overlook Park, our second hike of that day. I'm so tired...

A, erm, SMALL snack after our hike. Cheddar biscuit, massive Rocky Road brownie, 4th of July cookie. And a loaf of bread. And this was an hour before dinner. He's definitely my son.