Memorial Day: Hidden Falls, Sticky Ribs, & Many Thanks

One of our favorite things to do on a holiday is to

 G E T  O U T S I D E !

And at the recommendation of our neighbors,

we visited Hidden Falls Regional Park in Auburn, California.

It's a super-easy hike

-absolutely perfect for beginners or

those interested in something leisurely.

We noticed some families on bikes,

and made a mental note to come back with our wheels! 

Eureka!

The Hidden Falls are not so hidden anymore!

All the girls-

including my little sister, Julia!

She's so BIG now!

The girls secret spot!

My boys!

It's a miracle they didn't fall in.

Gabriel could see the rock continuing on under the water

and couldn't understand why he couldn't keep going!

My boy being a boy...

...and my girls being BEAUTIFUL!

As usual!

Can you see what their looking at?

B U T T E R F L I E S !

Later my parents and Grandma came over for a feast!

{ Note:  The Deviled Eggs }

If Samuel didn't have any manners,

he'd eat them all!

Luckily,

he does,

so he ate only two!

Ava, apparently has no manners!

She triumphatly grabbed the last one and

stuffed it in her mouth

while confessing that she had eaten a total of five!

F I V E!

Samuel was beside himself!

A favorite with the kids

(and dental floss companies):

Sticky Ribs!



My personal favorite:

Samuel!

But only if he's holding a

Blackberry & Nectarine

Chocolate Shortcake!

...

In short,

this was a day filled with fun and family.

Two things that are very easy to take for granted.

Thank you to the many men and women who have died serving in

the United States Armed Forces.

We are so very grateful for your sacrifice in our behalf.

Love,

The Samuel Elmers