As you can see in the picture above there was water covering some of the trails. We had had several days of rain and apparently it didn’t have any place to go. It wasn’t more than a few inches deep so I thought that we would be fine if we continue hiking. (If this were a movie instead of a blog post, you would hear some ominous music being played.)
I would love to say that the rest of the path was dry, but it was a lot of what we had already walked through. We walked into, over and around puddles on the rest of the trail. JDaniel was in dirt covered, sneaker squishing heaven.
It has continued to rain here for the last eight days or so. JDaniel has been asking to go back to see what the trail looks like now. I have suggested that we wait to see what the trail looks like after a few days of Carolina heat beating down on it. Until then he will have an amazing tale of outdoor fun!
Karen Carmody says
Another fun thing to do with him sometime. Take him out to walk and play in the rain. A warm rain and mud puddles can be fun. – Mama Carmody
Raising a Happy Child says
I love that you stuck with it and let him explore. This is the stuff memories are made of.
Liene says
Better to get wet on the trail than muddy at the playground is my take. The Paris Mountain trails have been just muddy enough to satisfy my boys, I’ll have to bring them to Conestee for the real thing!
Jodie Clarke says
What adventurous fun!Wonderful that you let him keep exploring through the water…very brave! Looks like such a lovely spot even with all the water.
Erica MomandKiddo says
I love that wooden plank that goes along the trail. What a wonderful outing.
Sandy Adams says
What a fun walk! I imagine my boys would have loved it when they were little.
Tamara Camera says
It looks totally alligator-y! I guess it depends on where you live. I used to babysit two boys who would explore watery walks for hours on end. Finally one day their parents gave me rainboots to wear so I could follow them every which way. It was fun!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
I bet he’ll always remember it as such a fun day, lol.
mail4rosey says
I laughed at your body language comment, hahahaa. Kids DO love that kind of thing, and it’s fun that you kept on and let him do it. 🙂
The Dose of Reality says
WOW! That definitely looks like fun…every child’s dream! :)-Ashley
Kristyn says
we love going on fun walks as a family! this looks like a great spot for outdoor fun!
TerinAleah says
That looks like so much fun! My son and I had a mud fight one time! LOL!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
looks like little boy heaven to me…
myfluffybunnies says
Wow, that’s some serious rain … the kind I like better watching from my kitchen window with a cup of peppermint tea! =>
Tammy says
Those trails were wet…wow! Now you will have to go back and try and remember where the water was. I am thinking Brad would have been jumping in that water…lol!
Nikki says
Every kid should play in mud puddles at least one in their life! Looks like a fun hike!
amy2blessings says
Our children would love this, we love being outdoors.
Melissa Pezza says
What a fun day! Stepping in puddles and just having fun- that is what life is all about!
Meg WW says
Hahah that does look fun but for a mom it looks like a huge mess!
edenhills says
Looks like perfect fun for any young man! I would certainly like to have some of that rain. We’ve not had a good rain for over a month now.
Just Short says
Sounds like a fun hike, except for maybe all the water.
Tracy Cook says
a tale of two summers yours wet out hot . makes a change for us
Debra @ Homespun says
dirt and boys are made for each other 🙂
Barbara Rosenzweig Artist says
These are wonderful memories to cherish!
~ Noelle says
you are making great memories right there…
i bet he LOVED this day with you
fredamans says
funny how boys are naturally drawn to these things… 🙂
Jenny says
What an intriguing adventures!
You two need some boots!
Perhaps the hip-high kind!
Thanks for the smile!
And thanks for linking to Alphabe-Thursday’s Letter “I”.
A+++
Sue says
What a fun mom you are!
😊