Birthday Woods Hike

Lots of woods hiking and fairy-house-making was accomplished. Matt and I have been on a lot of hikes, but agree it is most fun with a two year old who ALWAYS choses the trail less travelled.

Hike to Ash Cave Part One of Three

For Gus' Birthday Adventure we stayed in a castle and went on lots of hikes--in the Pacific Northwest we have beaches, in Ohio we have caves! We spent an afternoon exploring Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park, and it was Gus' first hike spent mostly out of his carrier vs. in. He scrambled, dug, climbed, and looked and looked. Just what a birthday is for.

Hike to Ash Cave Part Two of Three

Birthday Hike to Ash Cave Part Three of Three

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Medieval Castle in the Woods

Deep in Hocking Hills State Park (a park noted for its caves, lakes, cliffs, deep woods, and well, hills) there is a castle--complete with suits of armor, a drawbridge, a dungeon, and a cranky dog named Dragon. This was our birthday destination. We were residents of the castle's medieval village, and stayed in the Woodcutter's Cottage (next to the Spinster's Cottage--why couldn't those crazy cats get together?). Gus was totally enchanted and explored every stone, knight, knoll, and fairy ring.

First, a brief birthday retrospective

Seriously, he's been on the phone for two years.

Birthday Eve

Full report on Gus' Birthday Adventure (little hint: medieval castle + the deep dark woods = awesome) next week. Meanwhile, enjoy Gus eating spaghetti with crazy nap hair.