This morning after we dropped Camilla off at school we headed to the river valley for some exploring. The weather was perfect and the boys loved the freedom to run and explore after a busy week at home. I forgot how much I love the river valley and the sliver of peace that can be found in the heart of the city.
The moment we walked down into the forest paths we were surrounded by wild flowers, birds singing, squirrels chattering, and the soothing sound of the creek. It was just the relief that I needed after being tense and stressed all week. I inhaled the scent of Fall and let my stress melt away as I exhaled. The boys ran ahead, collected sticks and explored the little offshoots of the trails. Hyrum enjoyed picking directions when we came to a fork in the road and always picked the high, windy trails.
While the boys hunted with their "bammers" I soaked in the beauty all around me as the sun flickered through the brightly colored leaves. We took to our morning with a nice, slow pace and as we walked I contemplated life and the changes that lie ahead.
I loved watching Finley's eyes light up
as he explored his surroundings, touched the dirt, and crunched leaves
between his fingers. When Finners got tired of sitting on the ground and riding in the stroller, I swung him onto my back and he snuggled right in to take in his surroundings from a new vantage point.
Part way up the trail Joseph's walking stick became a broom stick accompanied by some crazy sound effects. I so
enjoyed watching the boys catch the falling leaves as the wind blew and
shook them from the trees above.
The simple life is wonderful!
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