Family Bonding In The Woods

A little waterfall we passed by. Wouldn't it make a great shower?

The whole crew!

Mother's Day was a memorable day for the Taylor family. Mommy got to decided what we did and she chose hiking. It was a typical spring day in the northwest, liquid sunshine sprinkled down and we didn't care. We visited the Lewis River that day, saw the lower and middle falls and enjoyed a sack lunch (especially the trading!). The whole family was there: mom, dad, my brothers, my husband, the two family dogs, the baby and sister in law. What an opportunity for bonding. We chatted, googled over the baby, enjoyed the beauty and finally returned to town for a nice dinner out.

It was a lovely time and really made me appreciate family togetherness. For us, it doesn't happen that often anymore. Ryan, Vicki and Denali are on the move every few months (hardly ever in our neck of the woods). Jake is busy working, schooling, hanging with friends and playing his weekly Saturday night gig. We have lots going on with friends and church. But on this day, we all made time for the family. It made me wonder what it would be like to live close together. I would imagine we'd be more connected, spiritually, emotionally, and more available to help and care for each other, advise, and entertain (we have a pretty interesting and funny group of people in our small family). Maybe one day we'll experience this life, if not on this earth, in heaven.Poppop and Denali stop to wave "Hi!"