A great Birthday

My 33rd birthday was spent out in Kent, CT hiking next to a waterfall, collecting pretty leaves with Gabriel, enjoying charming New England covered bridges, and spending time with my sweet cousin Tobra and her family.

It was wonderful. I really just feel so happy when I can be out enjoying a beautiful scene.

Okay, so I talked my kids and husband (he is the hardest) into a number of pictures, since it was my birthday. My cousin's husband Mark took most of them--thanks Mark!

I call this next picture my Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde picture--can you see why? We laughed for quite awhile over this one: (Isn't my Little Miss Sunshine shirt cute?!!)

33!

My kids thought I had already been 33, and was turning 34--so it is like I got a year younger! Thanks boys!

Yosemite, wow!

When I am immersed in nature, it is like being in the temple. I just love the beautiful things Heavenly Father and our Savior have given us to enjoy and to help us remember Them.

Pictures just don't do this beautiful place justice, but . . .
they must suffice for now.



What a beautiful experience, made all the better because we were able to share it with Bella Nonna and Grandpa Von!

*There were many active-retired people out hiking these trails, and they got a kick out of hearing things like, "slow down Grandpa, you're going to fast!"
There is one picture in there where grandma has her hand on Eli's back, encouraging him along. We are so lucky to have healthy and active grandparents to do this fun stuff with!!!!