It occurs to me that at this point some of you who occasionally read this blog may be wondering how I ever came to be someone who hikes, much less backpacks. While I’d walked a few trails on vacations and at 4H or Girl Scout camp in the past, I never would have called myself an avid hiker until just… Read More
Yesterday I posted about our wonderful after-Thanksgiving hike with 20+ friends from our church. Believe it or not the residual afterglow of that hike is still hanging with me. It was just the most fun I’ve had in a while! (Some of you are probably really feeling sorry for me right now, thinking that if a group hike can make… Read More
A month or so ago James began publicizing to our church a “Saturday After Thanksgiving Hike” at Ramsey Canyon. He didn’t require people to sign up or anything, just kept it low key. So on our way to the trail head Saturday morning I asked him how many people he expected to show up. He really had no idea…. Read More
Today my oldest turned 19. I’ve been a mother for 19 years. In some ways that is hard to fathom; in others it seems like just yesterday when our music minister Terry and my mom drove me to the hospital. (Interesting story, but for another time.) For some 18+ years I was able to raise my precious son Daniel. He… Read More
Today I’m cooking! Rarely am I even this far ahead of the game, but I’m determined to get most of our Thanksgiving meal prepared today so I can actually enjoy tomorrow. I realize some of you have had your casseroles and pies prepared and in the freezer for days, but I’m just not that good! (I do have a pie… Read More
This Christmas I’m giving my husband a pair of convertible hiking pants. Up to this point he’s had to decide between his hiking shorts or jeans before setting out on his hike. With these nifty pants he doesn’t have to decide. He can start his hike early in the morning wearing comfortable, breathable long pants and transition to shorts with… Read More