Today is Veterans' Day. A holiday for my office and for school. I got to sleep in . . . a little. . . 7:30 is still early morning in my book.
Then I had to follow through on my offer that I made to Grace last night that we could hike Squaw Peak today.
I am not a hiker. I generally prefer reading about other people's outdoor adventures.
But...
I have made a little challenge to myself this year...after turning 42 (yikes that a big number). Since I am on the second half of my life now, I told myself that I should try some new things or do things I have wanted to do, but somehow never get around to doing.
For eample, I decided I should be more active. I want to set a good example of active living for the kids. That is why I suggested we hike a mountain. You all can stop laughing now.
OK. All that good intention and motivtion aside, let's face it, I am not athletic. So I was reeeally not wanting to hike today. We went anyway.
I bet you think I am going to tell you how great it made me feel, how I will do it again next weekend.
HA! I was huffing and puffing going up and my knees hurt coming down. Grace was bounding up and down. She must have gotten that out-doorsy gene from my parents and it skipped my generation.
Tommy said, "Next time you do this, count me out."
Ditto.
But I WILL do it again . . . if Grace wants to . . . because she had so much fun.
Here is what we saw about half way up (We didn't quite make it to the top...maybe next time ...ugh).
And look how smiley Grace is.
Karen
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