Mohawk Lakes...

This past Sunday, the Lotspeich's came up the 'hill' from Denver to join us for a hike! I have known Ricky + Theresa since highschool, but had no idea they lived in Denver until just a few months ago! We were so happy our plans worked out + they were able to make it!

Before our long treck up the mountain, Shawn grilled us bratwurst + corn on the cobb! Good thing we had some good food in our bellies, b/c our hike ended up taking about 4hrs! Its a little slower w/ little ones... having to stop + adjust them every now + again!

Here is Theresa + Asher, her 3mo old little man... getting all bundled up @ the trail head. It was in the low 60*s in town + probably in the 50*s on our hike!
Here is Elsie Anne in her cozy suit... this is the 1st time she's gotten to try it out, + it worked great! It is only the 2nd time she's gotten to use her back-pack carrier + she loved it again!

The Lotspeich family on the way up the mountain... this was a beautiful meadow w/ beaver dams all through out the river + ponds!

The waterfall on the way to the top... it was so nice hearing the gushing water as we climbed higher + higher!

The Dad's w/ their babes... almost to the top! This was an old mine + they have left behind the pully system + cables! Pretty neat snooping around the old artifacts!!

Theresa + I enjoying the gorgeous scenery of the Rocky Mountains!
WE MADE IT!!! This is one of the old mine cars that was left @ the top! Isn't it amazing seeing this big lake @ the TOP of a mountain!
The water is absolutely crystal clear... and FREEZING!!! Elsie Anne is slumped over + completely zonked out! We had to hurry back down, as you can see the weather approaching in the distance!

It was a perfect day w/ great friends + family! We hope to do a few more hikes before the snow takes over the mountains!