I WILL be intimidated by the cold.

I decided recently that I would not be afraid of the cold. I don't want to be one of those parents that keeps their family inside all winter because it's too cold to have fun outside. I decided all of this despite the fact that I hate the cold and the snow and winter. Well, today Dan and I thought it would be fun to take the kids for a little hike at Mt.Pisgah here in Northborough. The trail is 3/4 of a mile out to a nice view and then back. Somehow it felt like 10 miles but at least Dan and I were able to keep laughing.

It started out nicely... Owen collecting sticks...


Katie and me all bundled up and ready for the cold...


Finally we made it to the lookout!



Now, Dan had carried Owen the last tenth of a mile or so, but on our way back things went downhill quickly. The boys decided they would campout for the night...


Even though Katie was hanging in there, cold face and all.


Finally, we loaded Owen onto Dan's shoulders and made it back to the car in record time.


Needless to say, I've decided I will be a prisoner to winter. I will hunker down in my house in cozy clothes with hot chocolate and I will not come out until springtime. Well, maybe for a quick snow angel, but that's it!