Summer 2017

The kids have been keeping me busy this summer. Kenneth learned to walk and climb! If I turn my back on him for a minute I'll find him up on the couch or on his brother's bed. Kenneth's new found independence means that the kids have been playing together (and fighting!) a lot more. Steven runs through life at full speed and full enthusiasm. He has lots to say, and loves singing and reading stories. He has started to play pretend with his stuffed animals, which is so cute. We didn't get away from home much this summer, but we've had lots of visitors from out of town, and we were able to go for a family hike up Needle Peak and do some canyoneering down Fire Creek (without the kids). Here are a few pictures from our summer:

Keeping cool in the summer heat

Checking out the solar eclipse

Holding the eclipse in our hands

Posing for a photo

Exploring Fire Creek

Chillin' in a waterfall

Steven leading the way up Needle Peak

Lunch break!

At the summit

A Shameless Plug

"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit" - Edward Abbey

I talk a lot about myself and the kids, but I wanted to take an opportunity to share a bit about what my husband has been doing.  He is currently starting up his own business for guiding custom outdoor adventures.  His business is called Further Up and Further In Adventures, and its mission is to enable all people to go the next step further up and further into nature.  He believes that getting out into nature is important for everyone, especially those who often don't have many opportunities because of mental and physical disabilities.  He will be working with clients of all ages and abilities to plan custom trips to fit their needs and goals.  I'm very excited for this new opportunity he has!

You can check out his website here: Further Up and Further In Adventures

If you live in or near the Fraser Valley, Canada, and are interested in guided hiking trips, please consider Further Up and Further In Adventures!