Hiking at Discovery Park

August 29, 2020 

When we arrived at Discovery Park, we saw that the parking lot was closed. It was upsetting to see how the powers that be (the governor) tried to control our way of life to the point of instilling fear, and a lot of people fell for it. 

Although the parking lot was closed people parked out on the street .... and so did we. Being out in nature, breathing the clean air and out in the sun (which isn't an everyday occurrence here in WA, lol) is what our bodies should be exposed to and not staying indoors day after day. 

Even in hard times there's a possibility to have fun. 

Cloudy days were made for hiking.

Hiking down is always the easy part. Of course, I had to be careful on the steeper parts, stepping sideways, and walking slow so I wouldn't slip and fall. 

Walking back up is where it becomes challenging. My heart was racing midway through. I had to stop and rest for a minute or two to catch my breath. 

Washington parks along the Puget Sound are the best. They have the best scenery. It's really quite a joy to me. I love it! And the clouds are definitely icing on the cake.

We reached south beach and just enjoyed our walk. 

Walk in nature. Feel the power in your legs. The strength in your lungs. Soak up the sounds of the birds and the wind. Enjoy the scents and the colors of the season.

We saw a pretty bird with a long neck and a seagull. 

The greatest single gift a dad can give to his child is his attention.

It's pretty cool to see driftwood in most of the beaches in Washington.

How nice it would have been to be out in a boat. We never kayaked on the Puget Sound. I was apprehensive about it because of the possibility of coming across orcas/whales and seals. We chose to stick to kayaking at lakes. 

I love trees a lot too.

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time,

and your government when it deserves it. 

Mark Twain

Visiting Family

 August 22, 2020

It had rained quite a bit the night before and into the early morning. Taking a drive on back roads is something I love to do. It is relaxing and enjoyable ... something I do often. Washington definitely has endless back roads. The dense pine trees along the road, moss, and ferns displayed all around is so beautiful to me. 

Some weekends are spent with family. We drove over to my in-laws for dinner. After dinner the guys went outside and threw the nerf vortex howler around.

It's always nice to see my husband with his dad and our son together. It's important that we make an effort to find enjoyment in one's relationships.

My in-laws

The pumpkin patch we go to every October sells sweet corn in the Summer at their farm store. I remembered this so we headed out and stopped by and bought a dozen. We also got some for my in-laws. Their roasted corn they sell during their pumpkin patch in October is so sweet and crisp. It's a favorite. 

Finding the little joys in life feeds the soul.

On our drive home I noticed that some trees were already beginning to turn color. Somewhat early but once we're in September the weather does change drastically. I sure love to see the changing colors of the leaves. Occasions for gratitude are all around us. Make it a point to notice them. 

Truly loving another requires awareness. To love we must

be aware of people---complete with their flaws, foibles, virtues, vices, and quirks.