Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Hiking New Mexico

 Even though I am 8 months pregnant and Charly is 17 months we have been trying to get in as much hiking as we can here before Charly is too big for the backpack and we also have a newborn.  We found out that you can get to the trails on the Sandia Mountains (just to the east of Albuquerque) in 20-30 minuets from our house.  We also found a beautiful green getaway spot hiding in the middle of the dessert that is about a 2 hour drive (but definitely worth it). We definitely have been missing this kind of hiking!
This hike started out pretty steep, but luckily there were some trees to shade the trail.
Charly taking a break.
With all the work Brad was doing Charly decided to take a nap.
Yes we did see a lot of cactus.
 
This is awesome!
Charly feel asleep again...
We hiked to these hot springs that were really pretty, we stuck our feet in and had tons of little minnows swimming around our toes, next time though we need to bring our swimsuits.

2 comments:

Julia M. said...

Don't worry: we still put Phineas in our backpack and he's 2 1/2, about 32 pounds or something. We are planning on a front carrier for baby #2. I am so excited for you to have another baby! I hope you are feeling well.

Sarah said...

Albuquerque looks beautiful... and it looks like you guys are taking advantage! Kjirstin, you look great and I can't believe your new little girl is almost here!