6.08.2011

50 mile backpacking trip


Rick went on a 50 miler backpacking trip with the young men from our church. And Matthew got to tag along for two days. Being squished between two girls, Matthew deserved some much needed "man-time" and daddy-time. I will briefly mention that one of the boys and leaders ate a live scorpion...on purpose...void of pinchers.





During the boys' absence, Chrissie, Jane, and I had a special time together. However, I kept things simple because we are in the throws of moving. One day we attempted to go horseback riding (apparently monday is a day off for ranchers) but ended up swimming. And per Chrissie's request, the next day, we walked (chrissie rode her bike) to the park, where we had a picnic and read books-she didn't even play on the jungle gym. We had such a lovely time eating fruit and reading.
Another treat for the week was Chrissie got to sleep in bed with me. And every night she brought some treasures to bed: a large wooden duck, a stuffed bear, lamb, and deer, and minature-sized plastic goats and lambs. I certainly enjoyed waking up to a goat in my toes. Or a deer over my shoulder. But I mostly enjoyed seeing her imagination at play.

3 comments:

Rebekah said...

I think that is so great that Rick to Matthew for some for some of the hike. He's so great that way. And you are awesome to support him so much. Not so great about the boy and leader eating the scorpion though.

Good luck with all the Germany prep.

JAQUETIA ZINN said...
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JAQUETIA ZINN said...

Rick puts the aaaaaw in "awesome".