Silver Falls

Ben loves the water, and we have been feeling the need to get out into the woods, so what better place to go then Silver Falls State Park? Just about an hour away and chock full of impressive waterfalls, it was the perfect place for a day-trip.

Ben napped on the way and when we arrived we had a nice picnic lunch in a quiet place away from the crowds.

Then headed out an a short hike under and around South Falls

Then did another very short hike (more like a walk) to Upper North Falls.

Ben got to splash in the cool, refreshing water at the base of the falls.

Really I was along on this trip, but no pictures of me...

This visit was just enough of a taste of the outdoors to whet our appetite for more. Tackling the outdoors with a toddler in tow adds a whole new dimension. A lot more planning and prep work but so much fun for the little guy. Maybe we'll get a camping trip in during August. Until then it looks like our weekends have gotten filled up quickly.

Upon our return, we let Ben finish his long nap at home and then drove to La Sierra, a nearby Mexican restaurant. It turned out to be a great time! There was live music - a trio of gentlemen travelling from table to table playing Mexican music by request. The whole little restaurant was enthralled with watching Ben watch the musicians. Andy requested La Bamba which got the whole crowd clapping along. They returned to our table for an encore performance of a cute little gato y raton song (cat and rat) with sound effects.

What a fun Saturday!