The forecast called for two days last week to be just wonderful out, and we took advantage of one. We packed up our picnic basket and were on our way to Rock Springs. We didn't get a chance to go out there when the leaves were just changing colors for fall, but a place like that is beautiful all year around. Knowing that the bike trails go for miles we grabbed Kyleah's stroller, we knew her little legs wouldn't hold up for that long of a hike. We got there and let her take off! I think it was the first time she noticed her shadow and she chased it for a good quarter of a mile, until she moved onto more interesting things. It was funny to see her running down hill, her legs couldn't keep up and she ended up crashing a few times. And I know she thought it was funny to see Corey and I struggle pushing her and her stroller up hill, she kept looking back at us with a big smile! 
By the time we made it up hill, Corey and I were laughing about how out of shape we have become and how we were both sweating and gasping for air! The views were amazing though, and well worth the vigorous hike. Lol. Amongst one patch of trees, the park had built teepee's that seemed to be just Kyleah's size. They creaked as the trees swayed back and forth, but we still were able to go inside them. I remember visiting the park when I was little, we used to gather pine cones and have a blast in the museum. In the spring we plan on going back and taking Kyleah inside the museum, she'll be old enough to explore it better. When we first walked into the park, I saw a field of prairie grass and just knew Kyleah had to get her pictures taken in it. We stood her up in front of the grass and she almost seemed afraid of it at first, so we sat her down and let her get used to the surroundings and snapped away! There was one piece that kept flipping her in the face, so I grabbed ahold of it and yanked. Before I finish this part of the trip, let me just say; If you ever seem to find yourself in a fight with prairie grass, you will not win! So when I let go, thinking I would have it in my hand and toss it aside, it flew back slapping Kyleah in the face! I realized my hand was on fire and when I looked down there was blood. Great, I just got my butt kicked by a piece of prairie grass! Knowing I HAD to win this fight, I stomped away on it and took care of the situation. Lol. Wow, what moms will do to get a good picture! By the time we headed out of the park, it was late and starting to get chili, so we had our picnic in the car. I can't wait to go back there in the spring and hopefully take friends or family along for the fun!
