Sunday, May 3, 2009

Time With Dad!

After the baby was born, Ben had a whole week and 1/2 off from work so, being the great dad that he is, he spent some quality time with the kids.

1. Daddy Daughter Date

First, he took the two girls on a daddy-daughter date. They went on a real hike...rocky trails, inclines, mud, water. Ben thought it was going to be this easy hike, but it was actually 1 1/2 miles (which doesn't seem that long, but then you have to hike back out...and three miles is a long distance for a little 3 and 5 yr old.) On the way back, Ben picked up both girls and ran part of the way! Whew! The girls had a great time; and even got an ice cream afterwards.

 

 
Look at how high one part was...good strong legs!

 
 
Who said they could stand that close to the waterfall edge?

 

 

 
Before you get to the waterfall, you have to cross the treacherous mud pit. Ben picked up each one and walked them across individually. Look at Teya waiting so patiently.
 
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2. Father-Son Campout

The next day, Ben and Chris went on their first ever...Father-Son Campout!! Chris loved being outside and next to the fire! He was definitely the youngest camper. All the other boys just loved to entertain him. They had a lot of fun!

 

 

 

 
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5 comments:

Amanda said...

I love the pictures. What adventure for Ben to hike so far with those two girls. Saturday, Joseph and I hiked to the top of Squaw peak by the way of Rock Canyon. It was almost nine miles round trip. It was hard and I am glad that we did not try to take Scottie. What troopers both Ben and the girls are.

I bet Ben and Chris loved the campout. Joseph took Scottie on his first one the spring after he turned a year. They didn't have a father son campout to celebrate the birthday of the Aaronic priesthood out here. It was very sad.

Brandon and Natalie said...

How fun! It looks like you guys are still busy even with a new baby. How fun!

ashley g. said...

What a good and brave Dad! My favorite pic is when Chris has the flashlight- too funny!

And wow! 3 miles? What tough little girls you have!!

Brian and Melissa Finley said...

So fun to see pictures of the kids! What a great dad.

Rebekah said...

Ben is such a great dad! It looks like the kids all had fun on their outings with dad.