Dick's Gone Big: Iron Mountain

   Last night was the dreaded 42 night for Geoff!! I think that Geoff would rather watch paint dry, than play 42! Not his favorite thing to do, but he was a good sport and sat there and pretended like he knew what he was doing!! After 2 games of 42, I thought we should let Geoff out of games, but a game of 31 was next. I think he actually enjoyed this one a little more; and actually almost beat dad, but didn't quite pull it off!
     Dad wanted a difficult hike today, so Geoff gave him one! Geoff can't figure out why all they want to do is hike. LOL I told Geoff he better be lucky he missed the ones while he was working! We made our way to Poway, California for a hike. We really weren't sure about this hike, but no turning back now; I was ready! We, of course, packed our lunches and started out. The area up in this part of California was really beautiful. It was about 15 degrees hotter there, which I wasn't ready for, but oh well I'm from Texas, all I know is heat! This hike goes up this ginormous mountain. Okay, maybe it wasn't ginormous, but it sure felt that way. I didn't think we would ever get up to the top. I had to look it up and it isn't even a hard trail on the 10 Great Hikes in San Diego website, but is a medium hike. But there is another trail that is hard in the same location; looks like Geoff is going hiking again!! I may be able to talk him into another hike!!
     Geoff and I made it to the top first and waited around for mom and dad. We really weren't sure if they were going to come to the top or turn around early, but I figured eventually they would get to the top. Finally, I heard my dad's voice and they made it. Mom was struggling, he thought we were going to have to carry her back down the mountain. Once on the top, you could see so much; it was really beautiful. I told Geoff that pictures don't really even do it justice, but I'll share some anyway.
     We made it back down and had our lunch at the bottom of the mountain. I couldn't wait to get home and clean off. Geoff and I thought a nice dip in the pool would work!
     I guess this is all from the adventures of the week... The vacationers leave and finally me and Geoff time. Not that we don't like visitors, but we have been away from each other over a month now! :)
   Mom asked Dad what the best part of the trip was and he gave his spill, then mom gave hers. Then she asked me; I'm like I don't know, all cool. It was so cute; Geoff said how about being reunited with me! Love him!! I, of course, said you bet, that was the best part!! :)