Today we went on an easy, short hike around Gold Creek Pond, about 45 minutes east of Seattle. It was a flat and paved one mile loop around a beautiful pond, perfect for the kids. Grace, being a little tired from a long beach day yesterday, was not as impressed as us by the scenery (which was spectacular), but she enjoyed throwing rocks in the water and sticking her feet in and she definitely like the McDonalds happy meal she got on the way home! She also decided that despite the 85 degree weather it was a good day for snow boots (I didn't agree, but let it slide). Jake hiked "like he was on a mission" (as many people commented), REALLY wanted to go to the water where it was not possible, had a tantrum, got a treat to get in the backpack and then fell asleep. He also really liked McDonalds (especially now that he gets his own Happy Meal).
