Things Change

Some things change... like leaves, and seasons, and temperatures. But some things don't... like friendships. I got to experience all of the above this past weekend. We went on our "annual" fall hiking/camping trip with the Fentons this past weekend. I get to say annual as we've now gone twice... can't wait for next year!

I was a wee bit concerned about the weekend as we went a bit later this year and we had just experienced the first few mornings at the freezing mark. I LOVE cold weather, but typically I'm inside, snuggled up by a fire with a good book and mug of hot chocolate to enjoy it. Freezing temperatures in the wilderness... I wasn't exactly sure how fun that would be. Thankfully, the temperatures weren't that bad. Saturday was a BEAUTIFUL day for hiking! It was the perfect temperature to work hard but not feel miserably hot and sweaty. The leaves weren't quite as vibrant and colorful as I would have liked, but I think that's probably due to the rainiest summer ev-ah. It was still an awesome day though.

Kyle and Lesley Anne are wonderful people... we are so blessed to call them friends. Kyle was in PT school with Sam and they were newlyweds like us when PT school started so we've shared a lot of the same struggles and wins over the last few years. Add in that they also have a Weim and it's pretty much a match made in heaven. And Sterling loves Doc. Those boys are BFFs for life. I swear Sterling even knows his name. If we say "Doc Doc" he wags his tail and gets really excited! We don't get to see them nearly as much as we would like as they have recently purchased a home about an hour north of Athens, but despite the time between visits, they remain some of our favorite people! It is always wonderful to spend some time with them... bonus is that Sterling comes home exhausted!

Here are some photos of the weekend:

Sterling loves to run on the trails. He was surprisingly good!

Taking a water break: This doesn't quite show the
massive incline... he was pooped. Mom was super pooped.

Lunch break: One out of ten of them both looking at the camera.
I think Sam is saying "Look at Momma".

Sterling's Lunch: yummy stick

Stole this one from Lesley Anne: The only one with all four of us!

Triple Falls: Lesley Anne tells me that the
Hunger Games was filmed here

Hooker Falls: slightly less dramatic after Triple Falls

"Brrr Mom, it's cold" Snuggly puppy trying to stay warm

Post hike, pre 9000 layers to keep warm

Some body's tired. He was knocked out for the whole ride home... sweet boy.

 It was a wonderful weekend with the Fentons. Sterling obviously had a blast, and we did too! Next year we might even see about taking off a half day so we can stay for two nights... whoaa, I know. Sleeping on the ground for TWO NIGHTS?!?!?! Getting crazy!

So thankful for the changing seasons and the cooler weather. And the time change is coming soon... I think I'm the only person who enjoys the fall forward time change. But you get an extra hour of sleep AND you have more excuses to stay in and snuggle up with a good book because it's dark... winning! Happy Fall, y'all!