Shenandoah Valley

Caelan has to check out the view up close

No words to describe how incredible...

Caelan takes a break from the hiking

Trekking up the mountain

Always time for a snuggle

Caelan had to change into his cold weather gear cuz, it got coooooold!

11/09/08 we took our, now, annual Kinzer family trek to Shenandoah Valley to drive through the Blueridge Mountains. We've decided this place is so incredible during the fall we need to come every year to see the changing leaves.

We could not have asked for a more beautiful day, it was sunny and very crisp. We started off our adventure on the main drive through the mountains stopping at the scenic overlooks. We stopped for a hike once we got farther up the mountain. This was a momentous occasion, as this was Caelan's very first hike on a mountain path. And to be honest, Caelan's hike was all his doing, because he wanted nothing to do with being carried. He handled the rough terrain like a champ. (With dad's help.) Later we stopped for some lunch at the Skyland Resort. By late afternoon the weather had changed and gotten much colder, so we decided to continue our tour while warm and toasty in the truck. After a couple more scenic stops and I shooting pics out the truck window we headed home. What a great family trip, can't wait for next year!