hmmmm

Well I am back to reality.  Who knew that I would be on such a down coming back from vacation.  I guess eleven days in a place where nobody knows you, you don't have to go to work and the sun is shining could do that to a person.  Hopefully I can get my grove back soon.


I have to say that I had the best time.  It is such a privilege to spend this kind of quality time with my family.  To be able to show my boys the sights, especially the remnants of dinosaurs, amazing.  These are memories that will last them a lifetime, memories that they will share with their own children. 


We loved our vacation so much we are already planning backpacking trips around here that we can do this summer.  Places that we have always talked about going or going back to.  We are thinking maybe an overnight trip to Fish Lake.  My husband and I made the seven mile trek up to Fish Lake before we were married.  Carved our initials in a tree overlooking the lake.  Might be fun for the boys, would be really cool for me.  We are also thinking about exploring Hells Canyon.  The deepest gorge is right outside our door and we have spent very little time getting acquainted with it.  Maybe it is time.


We will see.  The cool things is that we have all discovered that we love to hike and collect rocks together.  Pretty simple pleasures. 

Today I am thankful for space.  Being in a car and hotel room with 3 other people, males at that, can be draining on this mom.