Labor Day Hike

This morning we got up bright and early and drove up to Rocky Mountain National Park to hike to Gem Lake.  We have attempted this hike with the kids twice before.  The first time Neil and the kids got so distracted climbing the terrific rocks that we didn't even make it half a mile (Jenn and Jeff stayed below--Jeff was only a year old).   The second time we got caught in an afternoon thunderstorm and had to high-tail it back to the van.  It is a very fun hike with lots of places to climb as you can see from the pictures.  We forgot to take pictures of the lake, but it is a gem. :)  Reminds us of a slightly smaller version of Emerald Pool in Zion's Canyon.