another goal accomplished

In the beginning of the summer we, as a family, made a goal together to climb Mount Finlayson.  We've tried twice already.  The first time we made it up about halfway and somebody...we won't mention any names but she's the shortest one in our family....ran out of energy.
The next time we began with a big pep talk, lots of energy and a goal in mind.  Somehow we took a wrong path and ended up going around the mountain instead of up.

Saturday was the day. The conditions were perfect.   We had just finished a HUGE breakfast - waffles with peaches and ice-cream,  bacon and eggs.  The sun was shining, the air was fresh and you could feel the anticipation of a goal about to be accomplished.  


                                                             Our fearless leader.

                                                           Check out those roots.

 

Here is our view from the top of the mountain. 

Looking out at Bear Mountain.

We did it!  The Loewen's climbed a mountain.  Our time is not important.  No it's not Mt. Everest.

Ter and I preferred going up and the girls preferred down.