our mini vacation - day 3

Day 3 started at 1pm. We drove up to Mt. Tamaplais. It was HOT up there...about 88F and no wind. What made it hot was that there is NO shade. So we made haste and came back down the mountain to Muir Woods (a chilly 60F).

A couple on their honeymoon asked if we wanted a family picture and we accepted their offer. They were a young couple from the southern part of the country.

We stood between two big trees...and for once Thomas did not look upset in a family picture!







I finally held Thomas over my shoulders and it was scary for me. I made sure my hands were always inter-locked at all times because this little guy can really move when he wants to. Dropping him from 5 ft. up onto pavement is not something I'll ever forgive myself for....

As you can see, Thomas here is trying to look up at the tall trees and has pushed away from my head with his little arms! Crazy Thomas!






Thomas is laughing like crazy in this picture. His high-pitched laughter must've been heard by everyone hiking near us at Muir Woods. The place is quiet...and the majestic trees almost demand that you respect their tallness with silence. And here's daddy rubbing the back of his head into Thomas' belly which made him giggle and squeal.

Who knows...maybe the trees enjoyed baby laughter for a change...




At one of the bridge crossings, there was still some light left (6pm) and we stopped to take some pictures. Thomas here is looking at his dad with a puzzle'd look cause I was hanging way over the bridge to get this shot. He probably wonders if I'll fall over...








Here's where I'll get a little bit philosophical:

Thomas is at the bridge with mom. Mom made sure he is safe. The look on his face, I'd imagine, is of curiosity. Without parents looking out for our kids, they wouldn't know any better and literally would fall into harm's way.

Mom's is clutching Thomas's chest while Thomas "thinks" about jumping or what lies beyond the edge. No way Thomas....daddy & mommy will protect you as long as we can. You're so precious to us; but someday we'll have to let you go....