We did the whole Conference thing- the kids got great reports, we got good suggestions for the summer, and we even stopped by the book fair and got the kids something special.
Then we packed lunches- picked up some a couple of Ethan's friends (we have pretty much adopted each others families- they are so great!) and we headed out to our favorite hiking spot.
Being the end of April- we knew it would be too cold for the beach- but a hike would be perfect.
Then we packed lunches- picked up some a couple of Ethan's friends (we have pretty much adopted each others families- they are so great!) and we headed out to our favorite hiking spot.Being the end of April- we knew it would be too cold for the beach- but a hike would be perfect.
So we hiked.
I love watching the paths the kids choose. Over fallen trees, up hills and down exploring all along. "Check this out!" "Wait for me!" "Hey- how did you get up there?" echoing all around- yet to me- it was serene. This is exactly what a childhood should be.
When Nathan and I reached the destination- the stunning dune top view of the Lake- the kids had long since "settled" in. Shoes, socks, sweatshirts and coats were left behind and they made a beeline to the desolate April beach. 
It was amazing. The sun and the breeze were warm and perfect. It felt like our little secret that this was a perfect beach day. It shouldn't have been, right? Michigan in April could still mean snow!
It was amazing. The sun and the breeze were warm and perfect. It felt like our little secret that this was a perfect beach day. It shouldn't have been, right? Michigan in April could still mean snow!
We relaxed, played and made our mark.
As we left, the boys discussed how cool it would be if a reporter saw their message in the sand. It would turn into the story of the year. They determined that they would end up on TV resolving the long mystery of the message left on a desolate beach, in the end of April. I love that they still allow themselves to believe in magic & mystery.Then we ended with a delicious not-thought-out-at-all picnic. And it was great.
Life lesson #2375- Go even if it doesn't make sense, and believe in the impossible.
3 comments:
what was the message in the sand??
-Reagan :D
Ian, Ethan & Bryan were here and then a peace sign!! Oh... And Holly loves Nathan of course. :P
Can you adopt our family too? We've got boys for Ethan to play with! Two of them! :) Lovet that picture of you! Who took it? You look great by the way! :) We seriously need to find some hikes around here and do them. Maybe we'll try to find some before you get out here! :) As always...you make me homesick! sooo homesick.
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