Smith Rock

For the second year in a row we hiked up to the Misery Ridge Trail to the top of Smith Rock.  It is not for the faint of heart nor really for the kids but they grunted their way through it and although not particularly happy about it did it.  Benjamin had a ride on Marty's shoulders for 80% of the trip and Josie complained for the first 20-30 minutes... but again, we did it!!   The Draper-Kunz clan didn't really know what they were getting into when we set out, much like we didn't our first time up.  But they all made it at as well.  

Even Markus made it with all of his bandages and war wounds from a previous bicycle accident. 

The group, minus Marty, at the top. 

 The kids at the top

 The Riemers

 The Draper-Kunz' 

 Monkey Face - where rock climbers from all over the world come to climb.  Simply incredible.

 Josie and I - tiny little dots in the landscape. 

 Sitting Pretty

 We are only about half way down but they already have smiles 

 We found a good place to jump in the (freezing cold) river to cool off.

 Naked buns

Marty even took some aerial shots before we started with his drone.  Check out the footage here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LuvvLzreJk

After the hike, everyone was hungry. 

 And thirsty!  Marty and I were able to sneak in a happy hour date after the hike while Grandma and Papa watched the pooped out kids.  Thanks Mom and Dad!!