January's Get Active Day!

I know we need to be active more than once a month, but we need to start somewhere.  We will be scheduling outings once a month to enjoy nature, photography, hiking, and spending time together.  This month since we were spending a weekend in Ohio, I decided it would be fun to take the boys and mama along for the fun!  No, I didn't think the whole thing through.  I just thought YAY HOW FUN!!!

We went to Grant Park in Centerville, Ohio.  It was a nice little park, but VERY MUDDY, WET, ICY! 

At the end of our walk on the bridge!

A beautiful day!

   

I love my nephews!  Well that goes without saying, but I love watching them learn.  They were amazed with everything even though it looked so worn out and dirty. 

N loves rocks!  Just like his Auntie!

N insisted I take a picture!

All of the boys love reading maps...It must run in the family because Mama and I love it too!!!

Deciding which trail to take!

G loves to run ahead so I always give him a stopping point where I can see him.  He spotted a nest in the trees!

G pointing to the nest!

Since the Nature Center wasn't open we don't know the history of the park.  They had some interesting stone fireplaces.  There is another entrance with a playground so maybe we will have to go back another time.

G trying to walk on ice!

The boys were great!  The next day G even asked if we could go hiking!  I promised them another hike in the summer and a picnic!

Tomorrow is a new day...make it great!

As I approach 40...

In the last year, I have done a lot of thinking, reminiscing, planning, etc.  As I was trying to think about which of my 4 blogs to update first I became overwhelmed!  What am I doing?  What does it matter what I do first?  Why do I care?  Do I need all these blogs?  Are they doing anything for me?  Are they improving my quality of life?  Well in a way they were...when I posted!  I felt better after.  When I feel that I am never going to get my life organized I would look and see "Hey, I did accomplish something!"

As I approach the BIG 40...I know I need to make some changes in all aspects of my life.  I realized I can't let myself get overwhelmed over silly things.  I need to start taking care of myself and not only the physical side, but the mental side.

My Next Chapter is my new blog which will take the place of my 4 other blogs.  It will be a combination of all of them plus a little more.  I'm hoping by only having one blog it will be easier to see my changes over time instead of just looking at now and not the journey.  I need to weed out the negative aspects of my life as much as possible.  I need to be me and not what I think I need to be!

Tomorrow is a new day...make it great!