a Genesis day

we are told that in the beginning, "it was good", and this day seemed to hold all the same ingredients that would allow such a phrase to be repeated.

golden ears provincial park, the lower falls. a hike or walk, a run or nature stroll, this place does our heart well. joined by our fearless adventurers we set out to explore creation. we sang a little, maybe ventured off the beaten trail a little, ate a little, and froze our feet so bad trying to cross the river that it made me sick a little.

when one can spend four hours on the beach with no melt downs or upsets, when kids can be naked and dirty, when friends can share a moment together...these things allow my heart to say, "it was good".

and so, the recap of our genesis day in photos.

there is a pebble beach just off the trail about half way up...we got this far and i don't think we thought we would leave. a picnic lunch, a kitty nest and some river crossing adventures equaled a total of four hours.

this is the example of a good friend...willing to carry you across a river that is cold enough to make you sick.

little explorers

so much spray from the waterfall that my lens was covered with drops, maybe got a little bit wet, maybe had a little bit of fun.

a little dinner together made for a day that filled my heart. my goal, to build into the lives of our kids, to share with them the joy of creation and the importance of caring for it. to create memories and friendships that will grow and nurture one another. to share time with others and enjoy our Lord in the midst of it all.