Let's Take A Little Hike

 

About two years ago now we took an extended family trip to the Smokie Mountains.  Jenna was just about 4 then and her cousin was about 2.  

 

We rented a wonderful cabin on the mountain near Gatlinburg TN.  It was Dale's Mom, Dad and brother Dan as well as Dale's brother Darwin and his wife Michele and son Owen.  My mother-in-law's sister Pat came to visit us all while we were there too.

 

On one of our days there Dale, Jenna and I drove through the National Park which is spectacular.  We stopped near a picnic area and took a hike in the forest.  Ever since then Jenna has asked occasionally to take a little hike.  Sometimes after that when she would get frustrated or just restless she would just say let's take a little hike.

 

Today we took a little hike at North Park on the nature trail.  We have gone there before but Jenna did not remember that trip.  Today it was just her and I and we were all alone on the trail.  She wanted to take pictures of animals but all we saw briefly were a bird and a chipmunk.  She was disappointed but still took several photos.   

 

We had taken a previous little hike there with my sister Kathy and her granddaughter and grandson about a year ago.

 

To Jenna just taking a little hike can clear her mind and set her soul at peace.  If only all of life were so simple.

 

I hope that everyone get's a chance to take a little hike.

See you in the woods soon.