hiking in the woods

we live near a park and i convinced the hubby to agree to get the metro pass to make us go after our trip to colorado. we really had a great time hiking out there and felt like the kids would really enjoy the time connecting with nature. two weekends ago, we headed out to go for a hike and had breakfast as a family together. the kids did really well and #2 sat better on the bench while eating than #1 (he couldn't sit still!).
it looks like a night shot here, but only because if i didn't use the flash the photo would have been all blurry. what a bummer that would have been. anyway, #1 was stoked about hiking through the woods... all smiles.
#2 was a bit more excited about the sticks and things that he could hold or throw into the brush nearby. the latest thing we're working on with him is not throwing when people are around. #1 is getting pummeled sometimes because of the lack of understanding (not everyone is always ready to throw a ball with you, #2! you need to wait till they look at you... i know you'll learn).
here's the hubby and #1 taking a break on a log. this is one of #1's favorite things to do. sometimes he'll even sit on a stick because he wants to be *cool* like that and take a break like daddy does. at this point, i'm not really sure why scratching of heads is occurring other than i have three or four of this same shot. we're going to pretend that they are wondering where to go next and what to do.
good thing the boys are here and can point us to a sign! the kids loved this thing and wanted to slap around/touch/bend/pull/push each one we passed. love those kids.

all in all, it was a great trip and we had a stellar time hanging out even with the bugs biting. we're going again this weekend and are hoping that we'll have been luck not being attacked by bugs on the other side of the park. one can only hope!