Greg had a great idea today (not the first time). He took the family to Seaquest State Park, Washington, maybe 30 miles north of our current location in Woodland. It began sprinkling before we left and we had a few showers while we were there, but they did not dampen our fun. After parking and everyone getting their hats and sweatshirts on we headed to a map and chose a trail to hike. 
We had only gone 30 yards or so down our chosen trail when Solomon said "Ow!" Greg was seeking the cause and shortly said "Ow!" as loudly and nearly synchronized with Louis. There was a nest of some kind of stinging flying insects and we then ran ahead to get away. I didn't see them myself (thankfully), but they that did said they were small and all black, but the stingers must have been long because Louis was stung through his sock. They were painful, too, and hurt throughout the length of our beautiful walk, and still, hours later, I am hearing amazement that it still hurts. 
Greg is anxious to go back and ride the trail with all the boys regardless of such risk. Solomon hasn't gotten onto any trails, yet, and they were wide and fairly smooth. We are determined to take more hikes with the kids, especially in the winter when riding is so muddy and bad for those moving mechanical parts. 
We had only gone 30 yards or so down our chosen trail when Solomon said "Ow!" Greg was seeking the cause and shortly said "Ow!" as loudly and nearly synchronized with Louis. There was a nest of some kind of stinging flying insects and we then ran ahead to get away. I didn't see them myself (thankfully), but they that did said they were small and all black, but the stingers must have been long because Louis was stung through his sock. They were painful, too, and hurt throughout the length of our beautiful walk, and still, hours later, I am hearing amazement that it still hurts. Greg is anxious to go back and ride the trail with all the boys regardless of such risk. Solomon hasn't gotten onto any trails, yet, and they were wide and fairly smooth. We are determined to take more hikes with the kids, especially in the winter when riding is so muddy and bad for those moving mechanical parts. 
