Horse Time in Nature

Here's some photos of our fantastic recent horse camping trip at Jack Brook Horse Camp at San Mateo County's Pescadero Creek County Park. We all four LOVE being here.

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They only have eyes for one thing–dinner!

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My favorite point of view

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Family Camping in Sieras ’09

Here are some fun family photos from our camping trip last weekend. Enjoy!!

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Family Time in Nature is The Best

Orion, Nichola, Sebastian, Doug and I
went camping last weekend in the Sierras. We had such a joyous, magical, fun
time together loving each other and the beauty and peacefulness of Mother
Earth. Sebastian went non-stop until those moments when exhaustion overtook
him. Here is a photo of BasSierra_09 and me playing Horsie.

Nichola shared an interesting experience
with me. The week before going camping, several people were shocked they were
taking a toddler camping in the mountains. They cautioned her about all the
dangers in nature that could hurt a child so young.

Yet the two times we’ve camped as a
family this year, both times Orion has observed, “Isn’t it amazing that we can
let Sebastian run around and worry about him less when we’re camping than when
we’re at home? Even when the last time was camping in the desert!”

Nature gives us magical moments to awaken
to ourselves and what matters most. A few weeks ago my assistant Lisa and her
family enjoyed an active, fun camping vacation in Yosemite. She shared she was
surprised and delighted how quickly she connected with nature and relaxed
shortly after arriving. Then they enjoyed lots of hiking and bike riding as a
family. Bliss!

Enjoying the beauty of Mother Earth is
one of those precious resources available to us all every moment. Yet because
she seems to be always there, it is easy to postpone those precious moments …

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Celebrating my Three Special Guys

Fathers' Day Weekend was also Doug's and my wedding anniversary. Six years! Those of you who have been reading this ezine will remember my photos of that magical day. I posted some photos on my blog (see below) for you more recent subscribers.

Here is a photo of Saturday morning when we celebrated 'the guys' who are so precious in my life. I love these three so much, beyond what words can express. They are the best! I love seeing them enjoy each other.

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After breakfast, Doug and I headed up to the Sierras where we saw some beautiful spring wildflowers. We found a beautiful, peaceful spot to camp, hiked, and enjoyed our camp fire every night. I camp home feeling refreshed and relaxed.

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A Touching Ritual

I drive through the crowds of people and parked cars. People drive purposefully, looking for a space to park. Masses of people walking in quiet family clusters toward the viewing spots for fireworks. Children occasionally skipping or talking excitedly.

Everywhere a palpable feeling of connection within the families. A silent, peaceful, almost sacred connection between all people gathered and gathering.

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