New year. New goals.

As a child I grew up spending most of my summer days wandering fields, creeks and woods. I would climb trees, cross water and was never afraid to go onto land I had not been on before. I would catch tadpoles by the one lane bridge and run from cows when I got to close to the babies. It was a time in my life that I was tanned from the sun, dirty from the fields and fearless. My Mom wouldn't know where I was and I would eventually go home tired and ready for the next adventure. I would know to be home by sunset because if I saw our big blue van looking for me I knew I would be in huge trouble. I would race back home on my bike that I left in the ditch by the creek. I would sometimes take my friends along with me. Morgan and I even caught a fish with just a string and hook. I would ride my bike for miles a day and never felt tired. These are memories that I cherish.

As I got older life changed. I traded my dirty tennis shoes for trendy shoes. I went from going on nature adventures to shopping sprees. I became aware that the snakes in the creek scared me. I started watching more reality TV. I went from spending hours outside to talking on the phone and spending my weekends at the movies. I started to worry about my hair and going out with friends. I grew up.

Don't get me wrong I have always loved hiking here and there and spending time outside but it stopped becoming a part of my routine and life. Once I had children I realized how quickly a year goes by. I feel like 2016 was gone before I really realized it was 2016. As I was reflecting on the year and what I wanted for 2017 I decided to set some life changing goals. One of which is to get back into nature and go on as many nature adventures as I can. I want to show Jax and Aria Gods creations and how to step into the woods with love and respect for the outdoors. I want to them to have memories like mine instead of memories of what they watched on a screen as a child. So on the second day of 2017 I wanted to step back into nature and open my eyes to what I have truly been missing. The sounds, the crunch of fallen leaves, the brisk fresh air and the beauty of it all. So I took my black lab Leo and hit the Mt Kessler trail for some reflecting. It felt great and a spark came back to life. I cant wait to share this goal with my family and I have big plans. I already have dreams of camping and the river with Justin, Jax, Aria and Leo.

I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best one yet. Here a few snap shots I took this morning while on my hike. I encourage you all to step outside and really open your eyes to the beauty of the great outdoors. Even if its a small walk down the road. I encourage you to turn off your TV, sit your phone down and go outside.

Another goal for 2017 is to blog more and share our adventures along the way. I have many goals this year and cant wait to share them all! Happy new year ya'll!!

XOXO
Tiffany