We had a break in the storms on Saturday so the Ballard clan decided to go to Bernheim Forest for a picnic and a little hiking. Our conclusion, to the best of Mommy's ability to show them otherwise, Ballard Boys are not out doors people...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBX2dm1tqwg2taNlKCadN7DNCJfyoIzTKJbSbgtiXL7gvwRHURqsDUljjlopHOLEHTktjOGtWAFj9iQtUK2cfSE5zDwqYi9-dq6IKDXuqYnFmtmZBnDNha6-_DP3zA4_n_z1zwN0tRkio/s320/photo.jpg)
Daddy refusing to sit on the picnic blanket for lunch...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-y9zTwB09bXb6qXYL7N5PqR9hMrV03Q8ZoAag-tJPzCBeLBU6ZRUIG9UUh3ALydqijc16LreNG5k6BaoST83Qdp-p0fllarpoOaowh5ueeKit0WPOeA9fEEnQYIFcmK8c8lnQgpNHI4/s320/photo.jpg)
Jeb enjoying his turkey sandwich! (The only time the child doesn't have the paci in)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuSOzrrOrHTOfJB6pLFwCr0kdxKpx7oFPpy2tp0iF2zJJ4-Fwwh6ZM_Y4WrfgxNbMMGPuFTI3lLyCRsj3oyT-jj_i3Z1tKlOJuvlAW9rAQfa83lD_q3qTNKMMjt8_wAup-3BYDSlaupk/s320/photo.jpg)
William enjoying a little carrot...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnt7HsbyDR9ne-8UyUFPxg51IJPOrNpuxentTG9VnCE-c4G9zu0IySegB3iHh8M_r7bt61JAfahHkrbHUIRVYlF6PWIR1KEL7PzsGMIOWigg8Pfcs6XuDhb9oJlarv1BFhK2aJLCYujU/s320/photo.jpg)
Fun time at the play ground before the hiking begins...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbLlMpbvnsNvvrApTH_o0xMg76Z06ebBgk2Ls4-L41VEFLD-czWPUMNA27N3Xo228r96JJOClOe2q-ZQC0Qn3vfIQEg4pnYGo0Igp_mEcIKqdprITq0kS8pxQxt4Z_buw9yDdAymr8NI/s320/IMG_2299.jpg)
William chooses a walking stick!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9-PVkZq1rKasdrfDhHUydiaA0tmj60vTS8KJhvKAkFYyu5II3kvjIllIkUlIy_rQ5kzLW1GHe10G6Fby1D077qmhAT2xPKK4n0PHvYwNvFnUvHv7DBocpQIFI27sfxBSFDlCEec-8l8/s320/photo.jpg)
Our fearless leader...that is until he sees a bug or worm in his path.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3n-LpHePEHI5eDOraEaILqkJgxCAl1NhAmF-VJplXcPjkSi3d53LxNHkqHHzFt5ag0ng3rDJyOmEx880mC6mFa1L6HLEKAGld5vJiQHAxsOotXBe8Z1b87C9IARAoRz3fPox3h6Nm98/s320/IMG_2311.jpg)
The BOB at it's best! It did fabulous during our hike, through creeks and over trees!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQKK8iOK-T_4mewau7laW7eju4UYlRHpB-h00kCkPhsZ665T7TL34sHGld_gvDO39HahZWHjCKD3Oy_Bt6FPw2_8MqzMHdDyVwA-lwdqMlvDs2aZ6lKINGYK5ck3Noot3CYi4TYE0zuk/s320/IMG_2331.jpg)
Jason doing a little recon to see if the path stays wide enough for the BOB...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_dqrz3bZyUETehY0JlRpTL_8fxqeun1wR2_-cE0Fg3NwE4RhR2xHFYLvxEC5V4OAeCxg1ftVq9N2PoB9SxEeSDrUn6otslE6Kl2nQYCY5Rg24DoGdEDpRL-QKABbVasn6_QGn-AG4BU/s320/photo.jpg)
Willie taking a break in front of the Lake.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyODZv1nxeF_P9MQOuoUgm9j8_7JRrsPX-NnuIe97jBTwvDGNFv1Iq-K8JCxNbr41dXWs98CV3ESF85M8dkHd5X87rDLPoIongICchDnle3cshBF3PIE5SOrezf4pUbzWNu1MTxlfC5cc/s320/IMG_2332.jpg)