We went to butterfly grove again this year.
The big boys drove up with mimi and papa and Hilary and I drove up with Owen (poor little buddy, already getting left out) and got to stop for some palermo on the way (heavenly!). Of course the boys and mimi checked our hiking directions first. And they did a great job of following the signs the whole way.
We met some dogs on the path and, after asking their owner for permission, played and patted them and got tons of kisses.
And Scott taught Parker about making this face for pictures, Hilary: you're welcome!
And for comparison, here are the boys starting out the hike at this time last year - crazy the difference a year makes!
We went a couple weeks later this year and may have missed the peak of the butterflies. We saw quite a few don't get me wrong but last year there were millions.
We hiked a little further this year, because the boys are bigger and experienced hikers now after all, and went over by the cliffs where we could see the ocean.
Buds
It was the perfect day with perfect weather and amazing views.
Owen enjoyed the fews from the backpack!!!
We picnicked in the shade of a grove of trees
And we tried for some pictures of all the boys, and of course didn't get any where they were all looking.
Owen's expression!!! Just kills me!! He's a crack up!!!
Papa and Auntie went tree climbing...
Prompting the boys to tree climb with them!
Mimi and Papa
We let Owen play with the empty juice box on the walk back. He thought he was pretty big time.
The big boys helped each other get back to the cars too by exchanging "kitty back" rides.
I'm so glad we have little hikers on our hands! It always makes for a fun day and a great adventure!
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