Home. It is good to be here. Trying to get back into a routine AND maintain the peaceful easy feeling of a week out West. A few more thoughts...

God's sense of humor. No wildlife to speak of; Kari is in the van praying for something, anything wild in nature. What pops its little head up, but a marmot. Wild to be sure. You gotta laugh -- He does not disappoint, just does not alway give you exactly what you are asking for...

Kristyn, Brady and Em -- they are hiking kids! give them rocks to hop, dirt to walk, tree branches for walking sticks, they are happy as a lark!

Rest -- we ran everywhere, went and went and went on vacation. But it was restful -- something about the pines and mountain air that had us sleeping well and feeling relaxed thew whole trip. I'm grateful and excited to return...