We didn't want to forgo our hiking now that Scotty's not a newborn and in characteristic David fashion, he determined the usual baby carriers weren't adequate and researched until he found a suitable hiking backpack. This guy is all about the premium baby transportation, and even though I tease him he's made me a convert of his gear savvy dad ways.







I've been trying to consistently exercise and get out and walk because one Summer when I was really in shape I enjoyed hiking so much more and I really want to have that kind of stamina again.
Do you ever go, "hmm interesting choice self, I probably would not go with pigtails again but hey you tried." You live and you learn, ha.
 The other thing I enjoy about Battle Creek is that it's pretty elevated because you drive up a hill to the trailhead so you get all the perks of the view with only half the work. Even if the view is the brown Utah Lake water.