Last weekend Jacob, Josiah, and I went to the North Georgia Mountains to see the changing leaves and do some hiking. We started planning this trip before Josiah was even born and had originally planned on leaving him behind with grandparents, but we later decided we didn’t yet need a break from him, after all, and that it would be fun to have him along. We both crossed our fingers and held our breaths hoping we wouldn’t regret this decision. Lo and behold, he did fabulously! He didn’t even cry for the whole 4 days except for the last hour of driving on the way home…during which, he screamed…it was a wonderful way to end the trip.
Jacob and I have always enjoyed each other’s company, especially doing things like this, but I have to admit, we had so many more laughs with Josiah in tow than we would have had without him. Jacob even said he felt more bonded to him than ever. I chalked this up to the fact that he had never before spent four whole days with him. Not to mention he had Josiah strapped to his back or chest the whole time we hiked. I told him it was like being pregnant because I felt quite bonded to Josiah before he was born, too. However, I gained 35 lb during pregnancy and he only had to carry around 16 lb! Granted it was a wiggling, giggling, squealing 16 lb.
Like I said, we were so proud of how well Josiah did. He spent a lot of time in the carseat, was flexible with naps and feedings, and coped well with long hikes in cold weather. He even wore his hat, which he hates any other time.
We had to laugh because we were walking all of these trails that were fairly busy due to the season, so their were people who were trying to enjoy the quiet scenery, but here was Josiah screaming at the top of his lungs just to hear himself, then making fart noises with his mouth, then giggling. Some people appreciated it, some walked faster or stopped all together until we passed. Old men love him. His favorite was when he faced outward on Jacob’s chest and I walked in front. Every now and then I’d turn around and jump at him. I was addicted to the squeal and giggle that followed. See? I just couldn’t have done that if Josiah wasn’t there, I’d look stupid doing it repetitively to Jacob.
Other than the hour of screaming at the end of the trip, the only bad thing that happened was that our camera’s SD card malfunctioned and we lost most of our pictures of our baby’s first vacation. We only have some from the last little bit since we had a spare card. So sad.
Ok, enough about the baby, right? On to the trip itself. We went to a cabin (which will remain unnamed because we don’t recommend it. We prefer the last one we stayed in.) just outside of Blairsville. The area was beautiful! The leaves were perfect! I hadn’t seen the leaves like that since the first grade, so I was in awe. It rained quite a bit the first day, but we still managed to see a few waterfalls that day. The next 2 days were very nice, though. We enjoyed some of the best waterfalls we have seen in GA, and this was our 3rd hiking trip, so we were happy.
On another note, Jacob is leaving next week go to southern North Carolina to hike some special trail for 4 days. He will be roughing it all the way through. I’m just hoping he comes back alive. More to come on that.
Here are some of the pictures we did get:
Jacob and I have always enjoyed each other’s company, especially doing things like this, but I have to admit, we had so many more laughs with Josiah in tow than we would have had without him. Jacob even said he felt more bonded to him than ever. I chalked this up to the fact that he had never before spent four whole days with him. Not to mention he had Josiah strapped to his back or chest the whole time we hiked. I told him it was like being pregnant because I felt quite bonded to Josiah before he was born, too. However, I gained 35 lb during pregnancy and he only had to carry around 16 lb! Granted it was a wiggling, giggling, squealing 16 lb.
Like I said, we were so proud of how well Josiah did. He spent a lot of time in the carseat, was flexible with naps and feedings, and coped well with long hikes in cold weather. He even wore his hat, which he hates any other time.
We had to laugh because we were walking all of these trails that were fairly busy due to the season, so their were people who were trying to enjoy the quiet scenery, but here was Josiah screaming at the top of his lungs just to hear himself, then making fart noises with his mouth, then giggling. Some people appreciated it, some walked faster or stopped all together until we passed. Old men love him. His favorite was when he faced outward on Jacob’s chest and I walked in front. Every now and then I’d turn around and jump at him. I was addicted to the squeal and giggle that followed. See? I just couldn’t have done that if Josiah wasn’t there, I’d look stupid doing it repetitively to Jacob.
Other than the hour of screaming at the end of the trip, the only bad thing that happened was that our camera’s SD card malfunctioned and we lost most of our pictures of our baby’s first vacation. We only have some from the last little bit since we had a spare card. So sad.
Ok, enough about the baby, right? On to the trip itself. We went to a cabin (which will remain unnamed because we don’t recommend it. We prefer the last one we stayed in.) just outside of Blairsville. The area was beautiful! The leaves were perfect! I hadn’t seen the leaves like that since the first grade, so I was in awe. It rained quite a bit the first day, but we still managed to see a few waterfalls that day. The next 2 days were very nice, though. We enjoyed some of the best waterfalls we have seen in GA, and this was our 3rd hiking trip, so we were happy.
On another note, Jacob is leaving next week go to southern North Carolina to hike some special trail for 4 days. He will be roughing it all the way through. I’m just hoping he comes back alive. More to come on that.
Here are some of the pictures we did get:
My cutie pies having fun at the base of Dukes Creek Falls.
The only decent picture we have of all of us. Anna Ruby Falls.
On one of the nicer trails - Dukes Creek Falls.
Unfortunately we lost the pictures of the best waterfalls, but this will have to do. Anna Ruby Falls.
Dukes Creek Falls
The river at Anna Ruby Falls.
Some fall colors at Dukes Creek Falls.
More at Dukes Creek. 
3 comments:
Beautiful pictures Abby! If you want to get away to the mountains again we live right on the Blue Ridge parkway and have plenty of space to be used as a "bed and breakfast". Glad you had a good time - you have such a handsome little man!
Oh my goodness, what a great trip! I'm so glad you got to go and that Josiah was able to join you. Sounds like he was on his best behavior.. he must want to go back! We should plan a group trip some time since you've steaked everything out.. would be a lot of fun!
We've got just the perfect place to stay in mind for a group trip!
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