Tim & I like to hike. When we began having babies, we had two options: (1) Stop hiking and wait until all of our kids were old enough to hike on their own (that might be a long time coming...) or (2) Carry the little ones. We decided on the latter. For shorter hikes, our […]
We were driving down a mountainside last month and both girls were asleep in their car seats. I looked over at Tim and a sudden feeling of admiration came over me...and kinship over shared joys. I said, "I'm so glad you love the outdoors. My life could have been very different if I had married […]
I'll let you in on a little secret about Tim. Back in the day, he used to be in 4-H. He had a special horse named Charlie. He told me all about it on our second or third date. I'll also let you in on a little secret about me. In high school, I almost […]
With our house on the market and our heads in planning mode for our upcoming giving tour 'round the country, meal planning has been the last thing on our minds. I took the girls to the grocery store yesterday and couldn't think of a single meal to make (really). I spent $20 - milk, butter, […]
Almost all children love camping (and I think I know why). They can be as loud as they like, get as dirty as they please, and run for miles in open space...without being shooshed or scrubbed or told to sit still. The wonder of nature is good for children - the fresh air, the golden […]
Our 18-month-old has officially entered the chasing stage. She runs away on those wobbly legs as fast and as cute as she can be...and then looks back to grin mischievously. Then, I scoop her up and whisper in her ear (while she giggles wildly)..."I love you, my little One And A Half." Sometimes, of course, […]
What kind of "camper" are you? Do you like to rough it in the backwoods with a tent and nary a bathroom in sight? Do you prefer the comforts of home in an RV or fifth wheel? Or would you rather settle into a cozy cabin or cheery bungalow? I like all three kinds of […]
The first time I wore these hiking boots, I kept saying, "These boots are comfortable!" "I am so steady on my feet!" "My ankles are totally supported!" "Look! I'm tromping through the water and I can't feel any water seeping in!" It was kind of like I was in a commercial for The North Face. […]