Quick Cabin Trip

Tuesday, August 30th we went up to the cabin for a quick trip.  We haven't stayed at the cabin since before Carter was born, so we thought we'd go for an overnight visit.  Nyles has been asking to go, and since I still have a month of Maternity Leave we said, "Why not?"  We left that afternoon after naps.  The drive was beautiful and the leaves are starting to change already.

Fall leaves starting to appear.

Nyles and Steve on the ATV for a quick drive.

Carter and I on the other ATV.

We then hiked down to the gully to fish a little and let Nyles play in the dirt/water :)

Steve fishing w/ Nyles watching.

Nyles now playing w/ his loader.

Nyles digging in the dirt.  Cute Carter back at the cabin after our hike.

That night we saw a buck walking around by the cabin.  

Steve said he hasn't seen a deer of that size in years.

The next morning it was little cool, so we put sweaters on; all of us except Steve that is :)

Nyles enjoying the cabin that morning.

 We drove over to the Soldier Creek Reservoir.  The water is REALLY low this year.

The docks barely in the water.

We saw some ducks there too, which made Steve super excited.  

Duck Season is only a month away!

Again the low waterlines. 

We saw some deer as we drove over to the dam.

Taking a look at the beautiful view!

Steve showing Nyles where the Dam is and explaining its purpose.

We went behind the dam for a quick hike/stroll along the river.  Nyles brought his "bug catcher" to get butterflies or other bugs.  It's actually a fish net, but he's creative that's for sure ;)

Enjoying the beauty.

Family photo.

Cute Carter.

Steve helping Nyles up the rocks.

Tadah they made it!

Driving over the dam now.

Looking down at the river from the dam.

We headed back after lunch.  It was another short, yet fun adventurous trips.  I feel very blessed to have this time off to be w/ my family.  I'm thankful Carter has been pretty easy going and has allowed us to have some fun family trips and enjoy the beauty around us.  We're so grateful to have him in our family!  We are definitely more complete w/ him in our lives. :)