Post 3: My Favorite Activity

My favorite activity by far is spending time with my kids.  With that being said, my favorite activity to do with my children is taking them camping, hiking, and fishing.  In the summer I like to get my whole family together, go to a remote location, Throw my small children in my hiking pack or jogging stroller and go catch some fish. My favorite place to go has always been up Dog Creek, maybe because that is where I caught my first fish as a young girl.  My family has a small cabin up there and the view is so breath taking, I remember spending a lot of time there when I was young and I want my children to have the same fond memories as me.   I have not had a chance to share these adventures with my son who is only 6 months old but I cannot wait to bring him along when it gets a little warmer outside.

I have taken both of my children fishing and I love seeing the look of pure joy and excitement when we catch a fish.  My daughter thinks fish are the most amazing creatures, she points and says “sheeee momma sheee!” (Which is how she says fishy.)

Last summer I lived in California and I would put my daughter in her pack and take her for hikes around our house or walks on the beach.  She loved, and still loves being out side on my back and being outside.  I used my hiking pack while I was pregnant with my son too.  I remember the sadness the day I tried to clip the waist strap on, and it wouldn’t fit because my belly was too big.

Being outdoors and enjoying my children are hobbies that my parents shared with me, and that I share with my children.  I hope that my children one day share these experiences with their children as well.