Will is becoming more and more a diversified little boy. While he likes rough housing and romping, he also has a very strong interest in singing, dancing, and cooking. While these talents have been emerging over the last year, imagine my surprise one day about a month ago, when Will announced that he wanted to go "hiking in the mountains". Well, the mountains for me are a challenge as my fear of heights prevents me from venturing too far up windy mountain roads, but as a mother, I want my child to experience all that he has an interest in. So, being the quick thinker that I am, I suggested his cousin Rob Anderson, who is an avid hiker and who also happens to be a good buddy of Will's. Well, every day or two, when we would pass a mountain area Will would point in that direction and ask "Mommy, Can Rob take me hiking in those mountains!"
Finally the day came this weekend when Rob took his buddy Will hiking!!! Rob chose a very "small hike" for Will's first adventure into the wilderness, but to Will it was a mile high mountain. For those of you familiar with this area, the group of rugged outdoorsmen, hiked up to Big Levels, near Stuarts Draft. Scott, Dave Anderson and Mark Anderson joined the hiking duo to complete the group. Rob's dog Mia also went along! Will truly seemed to enjoy the hike and the outdoors and when I asked him if he would like to go again he said "No mommy, Rob can take me to a different mountain next time!" A new hiker has been created!
Rob and Will along the trail
Rob with Mia
Rob, Mia and Will, hiking buddies!
The View from the top!
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