Our family knows that we work hard THEN play hard...today, I wrote a list of the things that needed to be done before playing and put them on the fridge.
While Jac and I were exercising downstairs, Thomas went to work and Emily decided to take his example and help out. By the time we were finished, almost all of the jobs were finished! Thomas didn't stop until everything was finished and the house was spotless.Talk about a wonderful surprise and gift of service!
As we were making our way up Provo Canyon, Emily, who had bee SOOO excited to try out her new PINK snowshoes said, "HEY, SNOWSHOEING IS LIKE HIKING!!!...I HATE HIKING!"
"Oh don't worry, this is not a hike, this is an ADVENTURE." we told her.
"Walking makes you TIRED! I don't like walking!" "I hate exercise!"
When we handed Emily her camera, things looked a lot brighter! We walked a few feet, took a picture, walked a few feet, took another picture...berries, snow, little tracks in the snow, etc. etc.
Some great highlights of the trip:
Snowshoes for everyone!
A beautiful trail, and beautiful weather
Playing on a huge "marshmallow"
Collecting lots and lots of branches, pine cones, and berries!
"My legs hurt, but I just can't stop" (Emily)
Being OUTSIDE!
Fishy crackers and pretzels (Emily's newest food craze)
Seeing a beautiful waterfall
Cold fingers (next time Jac and I will bring better gloves!)
FAMILY TIME!!!
Even though Emily wasn't thrilled about going when she realized what snowshoeing really was, she was a trooper! She led the way taking breaks when needed saying her legs hurt, but she couldn't stop! As long as she was taking pictures, finding things for her collection, and singing her favorite primary song "I am a child of God" in English AND Japanese with her dad, she was very happy!
If anyone is looking for a great outdoor activity for their family this would be one to try!
3 comments:
We both laughed soooo hard, I can just see Emily I was wondering how she was going to like it. But adventure and nature are for her, the pictures were beautiful I want to have a family snowshoeing adventure it would be a blast, its so fun to see your family having such a good time together you are the greatest!!!
What a fun family activity! You guys are such a fun family. I love how you take time to make family memories! Enjoy this stage when you have free Saturdays to be together! They grow up so fast! You remind me so much of Wade always having an adventure, except he wants to play before getting the house work done!!! Love ya!
You have inspired me. We haven't been showshoeing as a family yet this winter. We will have to get it done before all of the snow melts! Thanks! It looks like you had a blast!
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