Waterfalls

It was a beautiful day, too beautiful to spend indoors. Mom and Dad rushed Sean and Nate out of the house early that morning to get to the waterfalls before the parking was gone. As always, the waterfalls did not disappoint. Their amazing power, created as the river dropped down to the coastal plain, carved these stone steps from solid rock. Water spilled over and through every nook of this narrow gorge.


It's easy to see the falls. There are a number of gentle paths and walkways to take people right up to the edge of the bluff. Mom could even carry Sean on her back without any problems. Everyone liked looking at the rushing water, while Sean and Nate enjoyed hunting for 5-Line Skinks. Fortunately we saw two of these little lizards within minutes of arriving so Nate could then concentrate on flying grasshoppers and daddy-long-legs once he got tired of whitewater.


We hiked along the river loop trail. Nate even seemed to enjoy it! He said it wasn't really like walking because there were lots of things to do along the way. Here he stopped in a "pot hole." Even though we were high atop the bluff, at one time this was below the surface of the river. Rushing water created twisting currents that carried sediment. Over time the abrasive sediment drilled into the solid rock to create a hole that Nate so ably displayed centuries later.

Sean & Dad's Excellent Afternoon

Dad needed to get out of the house and stretch his legs. Nate wanted to sit on the computer and play his Head Sprout reading game so he didn't want to go anywhere. Sean was up for it as long as he could bring his little 3-wheeled scooter along. So Dad and Sean headed out on their adventure down to a nearby park. The two of them don't get a whole lot of one-on-one together time (with nobody else along) so this was a rare treat. They walked a paved path through the woods and stopped by a creek so Sean could wade out into the cool waters to collect pebbles.


Further into the park they stopped at an outdoor stage where the county holds theatrical performances on summer evenings. Sean pretended he was an actor while Dad sat in the audience and clapped. On the way home they stopped at a playground where they swung on swings and built sand castles.

I bet Nate wished he'd gotten away from that computer!

Music Festival

We started off the Labor Day weekend by going to a music festival on Saturday. We've gone before so we knew just what to do. Dad parked the car on a quiet side street, mom brought a picnic dinner along, and we all set up our chairs under a big shade tree to enjoy the show. Nate and Sean sure know how to relax! Most of the time they were a little more active though, chasing a helicopter toy that Dad shot into the air. Sean was wishing for a soccer ball.


The festival was located atop a high hill overlooking the city. We saw this great view when we walked over to the Ben & Jerry's truck after the picnic. There were also lots of booths and stands to wander, with crafts and food, and providing all kinds of information about different county services.


Before long, Nate go into the spirit and started to dance to a band that played Cuban-influenced African beats. He proved he still has a long way to go before finding his inner rhythm, but what he lacked in skill he made up for in enthusiasm. Don't quit your day job, Nate!