We drove to the other side of the White Mountains and went on a hike through the Flume Gorge.
Even though this picture looks like both boys are happy, Zachary was actually fussing to get down off the rock. Oh well, it was the best of the dozen I took.
Mikie in the gorge.
Daddy's Boy!
This was a great life experience to show Mikie how glaciers helped form the large chasm.
On our walk back, we came across another covered bridge (aka A Kissing Bridge). Mikie took my hand and said, "I want to kiss you on the kissing bridge."
Walking in the split rock.
See how strong I am?
A rare glimpse of fall foliage.The boys were so good at the gorge that we just had to reward them with....
More Mini-Golf!
After 18 holes of fun, it was time to drive as far as we could get while two boys napped in the car.
We drove past this little pond with beautiful trees. This was the prettiest part of our trip and I only got to enjoy it for about 2 minutes while I took the picture.
This place had 2 pirate themed courses. We only played one on this day.
They got to golf on a pirate ship.
Then we spent the night at the Steamboat Inn. In the morning the kids played on the playground.
And then, as soon as that mini-golf course opened at 10:00 am, we went back to play the second 18 holes. With their craving satisfied, it was time to go shopping at the outlet stores. That afternoon Michael watched the boys while I toured the Tabernacle. And later that evening, we went to the Sight and Sound Theater to watch "In The Beginning..." which completely captivated both our boys. Zachary loved all the real and animatronic animals and Mikie really grasped the whole creation story. Once you see a Sight and Sound production all other theater experiences pale in comparison. Everyone who lives in this area should go at least once.
More Mini-Golf!
After 18 holes of fun, it was time to drive as far as we could get while two boys napped in the car.
We drove past this little pond with beautiful trees. This was the prettiest part of our trip and I only got to enjoy it for about 2 minutes while I took the picture. The next day was filled with a lot more driving and DVD watching. When we finally reached Strasburg, Pennsylvania, the boys were ready to get out and play more mini-golf.
Below is a video that shows exactly why we have so many mini-golf adventures. I had just told them that we were going to go mini-golfing:
This place had 2 pirate themed courses. We only played one on this day.
They got to golf on a pirate ship.
Then we spent the night at the Steamboat Inn. In the morning the kids played on the playground.
And then, as soon as that mini-golf course opened at 10:00 am, we went back to play the second 18 holes. With their craving satisfied, it was time to go shopping at the outlet stores. That afternoon Michael watched the boys while I toured the Tabernacle. And later that evening, we went to the Sight and Sound Theater to watch "In The Beginning..." which completely captivated both our boys. Zachary loved all the real and animatronic animals and Mikie really grasped the whole creation story. Once you see a Sight and Sound production all other theater experiences pale in comparison. Everyone who lives in this area should go at least once. 
The gorge looked amazing! All of those pictures were beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite was Mikie kissing you on the 'kissing bridge'. That was so cute.
The pictures at the gorge were wonderful! Those are the kind of places that I love to visit. I'm not surprised that you hit the mini golf courses too.
ReplyDeleteWe need to find a time to get together soon.
The gorge pictures were gorgeous. The kissing picture brought tears to my eyes...you must get a photograph of that to keep around the house ;)
ReplyDeleteMikie you are so strong! Holding up that heavy rock. In the picture of you & Grandmommy & Granddaddy was the little bear cub licking your hand? You had a funny face like it was tickling you.
Is the Steamboat Inn where we stayed?
The video was too cute. (Wished they would get that excited about coming to the farm.) Love the way they decide on what color of balls to use before they even get to the ticket counter.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED the video of how excited they were. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the video and the pic on the kissing bridge! Looked like you were rounding out an awesome trip...and more awesome mini-golf of course.
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