Hiking in humidity

We went on our first family hike in Iowa. We should have done it earlier. It was hot and muggy. However, it wasn't a long hike. Just about 1 mile. It was perfect for Madison and for the most part, she walked.

The little hike is just right outside the city, right off a highway. However, in Iowa the vegetation is so thick! Except for the random car noise, you would think we were in the middle of nowhere. Even though the scenery has it's own kind of beauty (green green green), we do miss the 'destination' hikes out west where even the smallest of hikes would almost always take us to a little waterfall or bright blue stream. However, this doesn't stop us. I am in to having tough kids, at the moment, character hikes are the best remedy for whininess and boredom. Don't worry, this wasn't your typical "Manner" character hike. We had enough water for the whole trail.

Enjoy the pictures!

I am still figuring out my new camera. (It may be a very long and ongoing process), the humidity here makes my lens blurry at the beginning. I am still figuring out how to keep it clean and dry amidst this Iowa summer weather.

I cannot believe that this little one is going to be a big sister in just about 2 months. I am a little nervous for the transition. I like my schedules, routines, and systems. Since Madi was born we had a schedule, and she and I have thrived. Adding a new person to the schedule may be kind of hard (for both of us, probably mostly me though, especially when that person nurses a lot and for a long time for the first 3-4 months). I am so excited for a new baby girl though!!!!