Every year when the leaves begin to turn yellow our family goes on a fall drive. It's a bittersweet activity because we love seeing all of the leaves change color in the hills but it's a reminder that winter is coming (whether we like it or not).Last year we drove and stopped at another overlook. After we got out and stretched our legs for a bit, we tried to get back in the car and Arthur didn't want to. Then we spent about 10 minutes trying to wrestle him in the car.
This year we went a different route and ended up at a scenic overlook at Washington Creek. Arthur loved it. He enjoyed touching the water (brrr - was it cold!) and throwing large rocks into the creek. He wanted to go back and forth from the creek to the waterfall. He wanted to go up and down the hill leading from the gravel pad to the creek. It makes me happy to know that he's really taking an interest in the natural world and that he will eventually learn how to take care of it as well.He loves watching the snowshoe hares, voles, and chickadees in our yard. He loves playing outside. It's always a challenge to convince him to come in. Still, who knows? I anticipate that this boy will love and respect the outdoors, but for all I know he could become the CEO of BP or some logging company that doesn't practice environmental sustainability. I hope not. Still, anything is possible.
Blessed be.
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