Fall trips: Fly-fishing, Family, and Fun

It's Fall and always my favorite time of the year. The anticipation of the holidays, cooler weather, cozier clothes, festive activities, and leaves changing just make me...giddy.  

Husband's birthday is in September, so Dan and Ashley helped me in surprising him with a full family fly-fishing trip upstate. He was definitely surprised and we had a wonderful time. 

This is what a van of city folk looks like when trying to escape to the country for two days. Of course, we did fit 4 adults and 3 kids in this ride - graciously loaned to us by some dear friends for the weekend.

The brothers got up super early to fish and I so enjoyed my time reading and praying over breakfast and looking out over this beautiful green pasture, while the children joyfully played outside in the dirt. 

Dreamy.

This was our view in the front. So picturesque and country, don't you think?

In addition to fly-fishing, we enjoyed some family hikes and enjoyed the gorgeous scenery. 

 And... living in an actual house is quite fun - even if for two days - thanks to Uncle Dan and Aunt Ashley!

All in all - a grand birthday trip for everyone!

perspective.

"Perspective...

Colorado always provides us a healthier perspective.

As we live out our daily lives in the concrete jungle within the confines of Manhattan, the Colorado Rockies always provide a welcome and often much needed change of pace.

Clocks are optional, technology largely ignored, distractions removed, tranquility and quiet are displayed in grand force.

It is always a delight to get away, to this place where it is seemingly easy to recognize the extraordinary in the ordinary. The soothing sound of the creek that runs next to the cabin... calming notes of hummingbird wings... the occasional rumble of an afternoon thunderstorm...

It is a time to allow yourself to regain perspective, reflecting on the majestic works of our mighty Creator, marveling at his tender care, and remembering that he love us deeply.

It is a time to stay up late, sleep in, nap frequently and move at whatever pace you feel up to. No schedules, no demands."

{Excerpt from Husband in our CO journal}

{the mountains}

david climbed Mt. Harvard this year

the mountain view near our cabin

{the cabin}

{the wildlife}

{the family}

{the raspberries}

{the hikes}

{the stories}

{the creek}

{the memories}

{the perspective}

{the Creator}

Psalm 46:10

Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.h!