Hiking

Finally, we fulfilled a dream Kendal has had since we first found out we were having the twins - we took them hiking in right here in Arkansas! Kendal absolutely loves to be outdoors (hence Jackson's alternate name "Camper" if that's not obvious enough) and thinks Arkansas has some of the very best hiking in the country. This past Saturday, we were finally able to take advantage of the beauty in our backyard with a morning hike!

We met our friends Mary Elizabeth, Conner and Will for the romp in the woods. I was honestly nervous about the kids tramping around, but they did great! They were careful around the trees and roots and absolutely loved throwing rocks into the nearby creek. The highlight was a visit to a waterfall. Kendal took Carlisle to the very top (the rest of us watched and waved) and we enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing spring Saturday! The kids only got a little muddy and wet... But nothing a lunch trip to DJ's Drive-In for friend okra and burgers couldn't fix! Then, home for a nap!

From Collages

Later that afternoon, the twins enjoyed one of their very first birthday parties! We enjoyed a cookout and played outside until bedtime - perfect day!