Mount Bonnell

We went to Austin this past weekend to visit with Cary's family and while we where there we took the kids to Mount Bonnell. It was so beautiful. I didn't realize how beautiful Austin is....well at least North Austin. There were trees and hills and tons of blue bonnets. You almost feel like you're in a whole different state.

Cary grew up in Austin and has been to Mount Bonnell on several occasions. He even took me there on a date before we were married. On this trip we learned something new about Mount Bonnell that we thought was very interesting.........Mormon pioneers built a mill at the foot of Mount Bonnell but it was later destroyed by a flood. Who knew???

It was a steep climb to the top of Mount Bonnell. I was not prepared in my flip flops to walk up these stone steps, but I made it. We saw several people using the stairs as a work out. There were even firemen in there full gear going up and down over and over again.

We had the kids pose for several pictures. The scenery was so beautiful!


The climb back down was much easier but we did have one wipe out. Joshua fell close to the bottom of the steps. He got a little scraped up but nothing a band-aid couldn't fix.
Of course Braeden and Joshua always find something to dig in or explore and Mount Bonnell was no exception....

This peacock was sitting up on a stone wall that is close to the foot of Mount Bonnell. He was observing everyone as they drove by. Moments before he had his tail feathers up and he was beautiful!!
If you're ever in Austin I highly recommend going and seeing this area. Pack a picnic and take your tennis shoes to walk the trails. There is also a nature preserve that is free to the public that is close to Mount Bonnell......where the peacocks roam free.