The big day for Sarah had finally arrived...she turned 13!
We celebrated at El Dorado lake this year. We loaded up the kids and
were joined by a couple of other families.
We celebrated at El Dorado lake this year. We loaded up the kids and
were joined by a couple of other families.
The first item on the agenda was a hike. It was a lovely time of year to hike on the trails, and the temperature was perfect!
I guess there must've been a detour on the trail somewhere! ;-)
Getting out of the tree was half the fun!
At last, Samuel gets out of the tree, but not without expending as much energy as possible!
Sarah enjoyed taking pictures of the fall flowers.
It was a lovely trail...
It was a lovely trail...
So lovely that Sara got a little "choked up". 
The fall foliage was beautiful! We sure enjoyed the scenery...
"Oh yes, the scenery is beautiful!!! Nature trail? What trail?" 
The happy couple gets another opportunity for a photo together.
Once we reached the bridge over the creek, the hedgeapples began to fly!
click play to watch a video clip.
Mr. Gerlach got a little "caught up" in the moment!
We were able to see many interesting trees, plants and wildlife. Some were able to follow and identify animal tracks.
We were able to see many interesting trees, plants and wildlife. Some were able to follow and identify animal tracks.
I guess some guys experience nature through taste instead of sight, sound, touch and smell!
After the trail, we climbed the dike up to El Dorado lake.
It appears that some had more trouble getting up the hill than others.
goofy kids!
Sarah and her friend Kayla by the lake.
The Flora family finds a place to sit and rest.
After the trail, we climbed the dike up to El Dorado lake.
It appears that some had more trouble getting up the hill than others.
goofy kids!
Sarah and her friend Kayla by the lake.
The Flora family finds a place to sit and rest.Samuel again must find a way to conquer each new obsticle.
Coming down the hill was much easier than going up, although a bit bumpy!
Afterwards, the guys played a vigorous game of football. (The older men were not moving very fast the next day.)
We then had a "fried chicken" picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic shelters.
and a little refreshment.
Some of the kids took pictures...
And had fun making some interesting "shadow shapes"....
Coming down the hill was much easier than going up, although a bit bumpy!
Afterwards, the guys played a vigorous game of football. (The older men were not moving very fast the next day.)
We then had a "fried chicken" picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic shelters.
and a little refreshment.
Some of the kids took pictures...And had fun making some interesting "shadow shapes"....
Hannah and Anna never looked so....."smurfy"!
We returned home to "mint ice cream cake", a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday", and a "big screen version of the old horse movie, "My Friend Flicka". 
The cake was a hit...as was the day.
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We returned home to "mint ice cream cake", a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday", and a "big screen version of the old horse movie, "My Friend Flicka". The cake was a hit...as was the day.
************* The following evening, Dan and Rebecca, Dave and Rachel, and the babies joined us for Sarah's favorite dinner and the movie "Son of Flicka". (The girls aren't much for a lot of physical activity at this time. ;-) 
As always, this is the highlight of the weekend, getting to be with the girls' families, and those sweet babies! 
Sarah- 13
Happy Birthday.
As always, this is the highlight of the weekend, getting to be with the girls' families, and those sweet babies! Sarah- 13Happy Birthday. 
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