"Mountain Ear"

Today we had a lot of fun at Mount Rainier, or Mountain Ear as Julia calls it.  The kids survived a hilly 3-mile hike without being carried.  Julia was motivated to get to the snow fields to build a snowman and throw snow balls.  Alex was just excited to explore nature.

Julia now talks all the time.  She tells good stories and has a great memory.  Here's my favorite conversation of the day.

Julia: Are we in Stehekin?
Mom: No, we're at Mount Rainier at Paradise
Julia: Is that where the cheeseburgers live?
Mom: Huh?
Julia: Like the song - Cheeseburgers in Paradise

My second favorite:
Julia: I don't have enough energy for walking
Mom: We're going downhill so you don't need much  energy.  Gravity helps you down.
Julia: I think I lost some of my gravity

Funny girl!