7: Love Park

 

A heart-shaped rock....very fitting for our hike on the Chipmunk Trail in Love Park today. 

Not rain, nor sleet nor snow could keep us from hiking this morning.  We are learning a lot on our hikes together as a family, and one important lesson is that hiking does not require perfect weather.  A comfortable hike in less-than-desirable weather requires a bit of preparation with the right gear, but it is completely do-able.  Another important factor in hiking is knowing exactly where the trailhead is located.  We spent a good portion of our time this morning searching for the elusive trail.  Luckily everyone was in good spirits and found the humor in our aimless wandering. 

The entire weekend was lovely really.  From great Thai food Friday night to running into one of the most awesome families ever - the Spencers - at the Science Center Saturday morning, to hiking this morning and shopping with mom this afternoon, this weekend was reflective our current mood.  Maybe best of all was laying on the floor next to a roaring fire, looking through the skylights and knowing we will be able to have more weekends like this in this home, our home.