Alexander turned 16 on May 1st. Rather than having a party with his friends, he asked to go camping with his family. Yay for us! While this was a gift for him, I think the whole family benefited from time in nature with no phone connections. Our lives have been so busy lately that three full days together was exactly what we needed. In fact, on Friday night when the tents were up, fire was built, and we were settling down I realized just how busy Steve and I have been. I looked over at him and it was like I saw an old friend I haven't seen in a really long time. Boy was I happy to see him again.
Below are some random photos of our trip to Door County, WI where we were able to bike a ten mile loop full of awesome scenery, sit by a fire to keep warm in temps that dipped to the 30's at night, and breath in all that nature gives to us but we sometimes forget to appreciate. A few short years ago, this trip would have been impossible for me to accomplish due to my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Last weekend, my hips burned like crazy on the uphill and my knee suffered a little at night, but not enough to stop me from riding again the next morning. Life is good!
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| The birthday boy! |
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Looks like a lot of fun! Our first camping trip of the season is Memorial Day weekend. Can't wait. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture... I am glad you and your family had wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated bday to him! Pics show lots and lots of fun, rest, and relaxation! Glad you all had such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I'm going camping soon but the spring here has been awful! I doubt we'll avoid getting wet. hope Alexander had a great birthday and so glad you're keeping well!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to the special one.
ReplyDeleteNext - driver's license - such fun for him, such a rite of passage for you!
You look amazing. Keep doing what you are doing - it's working!
And I find ice helps the burning knees - sort of hard when you are camping, though.
That looks lovely!! I absolutely cannot wait to go camping this summer :)
ReplyDeletelovely photos! Especially blown away by the sunset.
ReplyDeleteI fully expect to have that "hi there friend" feeling tomorrow when I see the Boy again. Love the way you phrased that.
Camping is such an amazing way for us all to realize how busy we are on a daily basis. Our youngest asked his Papa for a camping trip for his birthday as well!
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