As most know, I am an outdoor girl. I have a hard time being inside for too long. It had been WAY too long since I had been out hiking. I was ready for some good times on the trail. (And yes, I'm ready to go back)
Of course, the babe had to join in. She loves being out just as much as I do! (This is after the hike, she slept most the way back!)
My brother Corey was in town from Moab
My dad and nephew Clancey
View from Usery Pass (thanks be to CHRIS for all the pics!!!)
Corey telling us a very GOOD story.(He just got back from a Grand Canyon trip, so he has LOTS of good ones!)
Me and my girl!
This whole picture is just funny. Rylie's face and Chris's lack of a head....hahahahaha
Sometimes I feel like I am disconnected with life, my family, my hubby, my inner self. The last few weeks have been difficult ones. And I have felt this disconnection greatly. But just being out on the trail, being somewhere I love and being with great people has steered me back. Summertime is difficult living here in AZ...because it's so BLASTED hot that you can't go do a lot of things you'd like to do. Like take the kids for a walk at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
I have figured out that Fall is my most favorite time of the year. The weather starts to change...the days and nights get cooler...and I can be outside all the time. I went to dinner last week w/my cute sister in law Jenny and my mom. Jenny got a drink and I can't for the life of me remember what its called, (I will have to ask her)I know it was a tea...anyway...it was so tasty! And it just totally reminded me of Christmas time. I am already getting impatient for the cooler weather to roll around. And it's only August!!!! I love the smells of fall...the feeling of being a little chilly...spending our time after dinner playing out front and looking at the stars and moon....the cool wind on my face...snuggling w/my hubby...bike rides and park trips....oh summer...why must you be so, so, so hot??!!!!
I'm thinking a night hike sounds fun....
8 comments:
well put! i love having the doors open and the kids can go in and out as they please!
and seeing the pic of corey reminds me of when he came back from his mission..and his stories. AND the playing of popcorn popping on the piano!!!!
chris and rylies pic is funny!
First picture is cute!...The last picture is hilarious! I can't wait until fall either!!! It can't come fast enough!!
Miss Niss...Let's love fall together!
I'm with you on this one! I'm so sick of this heat! I CAN'T WAIT TO RUN OUTSIDE!!!
you would like WA weather. we get the heat and the cold in the same day! :) glad you were able to get out and feel like yourself!
I agree! Summer is miserable!!! Fall is my favorite time of year as well. I have also been longing for it to be Christmas! Probably because I just want my baby to be here!!! :)
sounds like you need to become a snowbird....live up here by us for the summers and then head back down there the rest of the year - i have absolutely LOVED our first summer cuz the kids are so happy outside and i am enjoying the fresh air like never before. i totally get it!
Loved seeing you and your family! Glad you got to get out and hike. The drink at Pita Jungle: Iced Chai Latte. Chai teas are my favorite..and yes they are especially lovely as a warm drink in the winter around Christmas. mmm.
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