Family Hike--Coal Creek Trail

Tony had to work last Saturday so the kids and I took to a trail we had been on a few years ago.  It was a beautiful day.  Coal Creek Trail is only about 15 minutes away and there is an abandoned coal mine shaft, a waterfall, the beautiful creek along the way and several bridges.  We definitely played pooh sticks.  Jason was hilarious.  He froggy hopped sideways along the trail.  He also had issues with the few areas that were muddy.  He got quite upset.  We reassured him and showed him how fun mud is.  Then, on the way back on the trail, you would never know he hadn't liked the mud.  He was digging and squishing along with his brothers and was quite content. :)