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Ever since we were newlyweds, we enjoyed hiking. Adding each new child into the mix added new challenges, but we kept doing it, hiking with babies, toddlers, babies and toddlers and me pregnant. It became the *thing* we do as a family, go on hikes. It became part of our lifestyle, if you wish. It certainly takes work, and there are always all kinds of obstacles to keep us home. But we know once we get out on the trail, none of that will matter, kids will forget all of their complains (as long as we keep a good supply of water and snacks, and bring our carriers to let the youngest ones take turns riding in them), and we won't notice how those 2-3 hours on the trail will go by.

So there we were, hiking the Delicate Arch trail...