Weekend Getaway

Crisp cold air, scents of earth and moss and pine, quiet rustling leaves and the creaking of tree trunks as they gently sway...

 

  

...the warmth of sunlight as it crests the ridge and illuminates the colorful edges of the trees...

 

 

                            ...the sound of my children's happy voices as they explore and play.

 







 

It's a humble little place, with just enough "conveniences" to be easier than camping, but that's fine with me. The woods is one of my favorite places to unwind and recharge.
 

 

We had perfect weather to enjoy the cabin's woodstove and outdoor fire pit.  Brisk enough for layering up, but also plenty of sunshine to make you want to be outdoors all day.

 





 

Anything turns into a horse with this girl...LOL.  Adam is such a good sport.

 



I had brought along a book and so in between meal duties I sat out by the fire and kept it going.  That was all I had on my agenda for the day--mission accomplished. :)



 

The kids had fun "helping" Pete, Great Grandpa, and my Uncle Jim move some wood across the creek to the shed.

 

 

True to form, they made the work fun by giving the kiddos rides on the zipline.

 





And Uncle Jim gave them a demonstration on how he uses his tree stand to hunt.

 



 

Now we're back home and I'm working on the laundry, but I feel rejuvenated.  I personally need those doses of solice and quiet--away from my normal routine.  It fuels me to come back to my day-to-day, ready to dive in.