Thursday, April 26, 2012

Lower Salmon River


At the end of March we realized we hadn't done a hike all month long (our New Year's Resolution was to do at least one hike every month).  The weather was not good most of that month, but we finally got a nice day at the very end.  We decided to do Lower Salmon River, which is fairly close to our house and is always a nice hike.  Although, it was a nice day, the trail was still pretty snowy (passable without snowshoes, though).

To get to the trailhead for this hike take Highway 26 toward Mt. Hood to mile marker 42(near Zigzag).  When you reach the town of Zigzag, turn right on Salmon River Road.  Stay on this road for 2.7 miles, and then you'll see a pullout on right where you can park.

This hike is an easy flat hike that follows the Salmon River.  If you do the whole trail, out and back, it is 5.2 miles.  We just always do however much we feel like doing or what we have time to do.  On this day, I believe we went in 1.5 miles and then back out.
 
Ryan and Lindy on the snowy trail.

Owen & me on the trail.  Notice Owen's mittens.  We got them at REI at their clearance sale for just $7 (originally $20).  They are too big right now, so they make his hands look enormous, but they get the job done and will fit him for a while.  I love a good deal.

Marlee the Wonder Dog!  She loved running through the snow on the trail.

 View of Salmon River.  I loved how the sun was shining through all the moss covered trees.

 Ryan & Lindy near Salmon River.  Lindy loves hiking.  She babbles the whole time and just smiles at everything.

 Me & Owen on the trail.  Owen also loves being outside on the trail.  He talks to me a lot while he's in the backpack, but I think he would prefer to be out of the pack exploring.
 
 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

1 year

The twins have turned one!  I am quite amazed that we made it through the year.  It was one of the hardest yet most exciting years of my life, and I'm sure Ryan would agree, too.  Here are all the Owen & Lindy's monthly pics leading up to their 12th month.

Lindy June Kaufman

Lindy - 1 Month

Lindy - 2 Months

Lindy - 3 Months

Lindy - 4 Months

Lindy - 5 Months

Lindy - 6 Months

Lindy - 7 Months

Lindy - 8 Months

Lindy - 9 Months

Lindy - 10 Months

Lindy - 11 Months

Lindy - 12 Months

Owen Dean Kaufman

Owen - 1 Month

Owen -2 Months

Owen -3 Months

Owen - 4 Months

Owen - 5 Months

Owen - 6 Months

Owen - 7 Months

Owen - 8 Months

Owen - 9 Months

Owen - 10 Months

Owen - 11 Months

Owen - 12 Months


Happy Birthday Owen & Lindy!  You are an amazing boy & girl.  You exhaust me more than I ever could've imagined, but you've enriched my life just the same.