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My first hike in Wonderland

July 13, 2012 by Beth Shepherd

Wonderland Trail, Mt. Rainier

Dada, Mama and I went for a hike on the Wonderland Trail (the trail that goes all the way around Mt. Rainier).  I fell asleep during the 15 minute drive to the trail head and slept for almost two hours. I felt so good after my nap and was ready to go on a hike, so I don’t understand why Mama and Dada said something about “never having spent so much time in a parking lot.”

On the Wonderland Trail, Mt. RainierWe saw lots of trees on the Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier.

A river runs through it, NisquallyWe  heard the rushing water from the Nisqually River

Happy hiker, Wonderland Trail, Mt. RainierDada kept saying “Don’t worry about the mule, just load the wagon.”

All this hiking makes me hungryI don’t know about you, but I’m hungry.

Thank goodness for snacksThank goodness for snacks.

clapping in the woodsBest snacks. Ever. Let’s clap.

Making a pointDid I tell you the story about…hey, I’m making a point here.

Me and Dada making a pointDada and me both making a  big point about something.

Where should we go now?Where should we go now?

Whew. Great hike. I'm tired.Whew. Great hike. I’m tired. Maybe it’s time for another two-hour nap.

Want to feast your eyes on more trips and trails? Check out Delicious Baby Photo Friday!

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