The Hazard Chronicles

So much has happened, and so much is going to happen, that I feel a little bit overwhelmed with the blog right now. This happens every summer, and I need to just remind myself to keep up on top of it during times like this. As our family grows older it is increasingly easier to do more and more things, but as we do more and more things, the time to record these things goes down. But I really really want to have a this family journal. It's a conundrum, but one I am happy to deal with.

One of the best conversations I overheard this week was with our kids in the car. They were arguing/discussing which was a better family activity: Rock climbing, backpacking, skiing, or boating. Each activity has its reasons, and its seasons, and I love that we do all this stuff. We are living EXACTLY the family lifestyle that we always hoped we would, and it's only getting better.

But again, if we are going to be as active as we are, and actually have a record of any of this, I have got to write more. My plan here is to do two posts this week, and probably two next week as well. After that, we'll just have to see what happens...

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To start out this post, you get a bunch of pictures of us in Rexburg. Times have been weird with Covid and everything, but as life starts getting back to normal, people are creeping out of their self-imposed exiles with more confidence. This means that a trip that was planned for several weeks ago was finally able to happen. The only difference? Instead of cross country skiing, we went hiking in the same place. Also, Griffin was able to come up with his family for some much needed cousin time.

Harriman State Park. A great place no matter the season.

These two fell in the creek while playing. Jackson was convinced that leeches were hiding inside his shoes, and in the face of logic, he persisted in his refusal to put them back on. The result? He did the last mile and a half of the hike barefoot. To his credit, there was no complaining. He just moved a little slower.

Classic Lindsey pose

Maren and Darcy get along so well

 Besides spending time at Harriman, we had lots of quality family time back at the house. Lots of playing. A little working. Some relaxing. It was a good trip.

Addy spent hours reading her book in this hammock.

The kids (but mostly Jack) helped grandpa put the garden in.

Campfire hot dog and s'mores night.

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You will notice that Rachel doesn't appear in any of the pictures of Rexburg. That is because she was in Las Vegas visiting her sister. I don't really know all the things they did, but I know she had a great time.  Here are a few of the pictures she sent me of her trip.

Flying on a plane in the age of Covid. These masks were required for all passengers.

Hanging out with new baby

A few walks with the kids. It looks like it was hot there.

Out to eat.

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When Rachel got home, we celebrated her birthday with a party that was mostly planned by Lindsey. Actually, I think everyone planned it, but Lindsey was BY FAR the most excited. We had presents and cake and everything. Oh boy.

A blue canary night light to help watch over us at night :)

Gee, thanks Ev!

Alright- that's it for this one. In a few days I'll do a post on our Memorial day camping trip. Stay tuned, and have a good week!