2014-05-04 - Hiking the Lodi Marsh

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2014-05-04 - Hiking the Lodi Marsh

Post by sped372 » Mon May 05, 2014 5:35 pm

Feels like it has been about a million years since I last posted... things sure are different with a baby around! The coldest winter on record didn't help efforts to get outside, either!

We've been able to take a few hikes over the past month or so, but yesterday was the first time we've had the bus out. Leland got his first-ever bus ride and seemed to enjoy it.

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We only went about five miles to the nearby marsh and its rambling trail that leads you through an oak savannah overlooking some wetlands. The hiking pack I picked up second-hand has been a lifesaver. This kid is HUGE! I couldn't imagine carrying him otherwise. He's in 18mo clothing and weighs 25lbs at 6 months old.

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We saw plenty of early spring wildlife... songbirds, a garter snake, and even some sandhill cranes.

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The world is definitely waking up! Leland, however, was falling asleep. Paying attention to all the new outdoor things is tiring!

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After a quick drive home we spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out in the driveway. We grilled out while Leland spent time playing in the bus. He seems to like it in there. Don't think his excer-saucer will make it on any camping trips (no room!) but it was fun while we were home.

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All in all a very nice day to round out the weekend. Feels great to be out with the sun on your skin at long last!
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Post by ruckman101 » Mon May 05, 2014 7:20 pm

Fantastic! Looks to have been a perfect day for all.

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Post by Mike Boell » Tue May 06, 2014 8:59 am

Great pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Bleyseng » Tue May 06, 2014 12:10 pm

Haha, that's a fun time with a kid until you have to carry him on a 5 mile hike. Bus camping is much easier!
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Post by Jivermo » Tue May 06, 2014 1:16 pm

Very nice. I used to carry my son around in the same kind of pack, and I'm familiar with that tilted back head. He's 25 now, and could carry me around. Enjoy these moments; it goes by quick.

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