Yesterday afternoon, after Makenzie woke up from her nap, we headed out to enjoy the blissful weather. We were thrilled to finally get in our first hike of the year. Well, it was really more of a trail walk than a hike, but hike sounds more fun. We went on an easy trail real close to us that surrounds Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River.

Trail Head

It was the perfect option because a) it was close and it was already 3:30 by the time we could go, b) the first time of the year should be lighter to not kill ourselves, and c) hiking with a kiddo tends to limit the trail options to lighter ones. Although I do look forward to more interesting trails in the upcoming months 😀

After we parked, we got Makenzie all situated and loaded the pack onto my back.

Ready and Raring to Go

Then we hit the trail for 3 miles worth of fun. We had a few pit stops along the way too. Like checking out the river...

The 'Hooch

Say Cheese!

...acting goofy with Daddy...

Peter is going to kill me!!! Goofy & one of the only times he is in his glasses...

Climbing some random playground thing at the end of the trail

....taking some photo ops...

Happy Family

M enjoying the hike

...and sharing the love 🙂

hand holding

and lip locking - poor M - she sees this a lot

Do you enjoy hikes/trails? I love discovering new trails, places, and scenery! I am not a serious hiker by any means, but it is still one of my favorite things to do on a weekend with the family.

What would be your ideal way to spend a sunny afternoon?

Sometimes life just doesn't make a lot of sense...

Like, how Jake can choose Vienna over Tenley?

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I get the connection thing and how that's important. And if he didn't really feel a connection with Tenley it should definitely not be forced. However, how can you propose to someone when you admittedly proclaim that the basis of your relationship is the "fun" and the "physical connection"?  Call me a realist, but I think an emotional connection is much more valuable and lasting for a marriage. Have you ever chosen to be with someone solely based on the physical connection and expecting a lasting relationship? I definitely have, and while that relationship might have been the most "heated" physically, I would never have been fully happy staying in it.

And on top of that - it snowed today. In March. In Atlanta. That just doesn't add up. We got a good 3-4 inches, which is a lot for us. I do love snow though. Makenzie does too. 🙂

Snow - Just Beginning to Come Down

A Sweetie in the Snow

Snoooowwww!

Due to the snow, I stayed in to get some cleaning done. And hit up an at home Turbo Kick workout instead of the gym. Now, my parents and sibs are almost here. We plan to watch The Biggest Loser and have dinner together. And laugh a lot I'm sure, just from our random senses of humor. Tonight will be the last night to visit with my bro so I sure hope they make it! He flies back to Arkansas tomorrow. 🙁

**Did everyone read my thoughts on the scale? Be sure to check it out if you haven't. I still want to know what ya think!

**Cool giveaway! Kristin from Iowa Girl Eats is giving away a bag of Chia Seeds.