To the Fells!

MLM and MLD waited patiently for Tate to wake up from his Sunday afternoon nap and, truth be told, were secretly envious that Tate was the only one who got to nap that day.  Amid much complaining, gesticulating and whining, we packed up three children into the van and pointed ourselves toward the Middlesex Fells.

We needed some fresh air and we needed it fast.

And it worked!  Withing 5 minutes the kids were climbing across downed trees, throwing stones and finding new sticks to carry.  Even Tate was so happy to be outside that he didn't pull MLM's hair while in the carrier.

It was a great afternoon for everyone:

Ashley climbed this rock all by herself!