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Month: September 2016

Topping First BoulderTopping my first boulder in JT National Park
September 26, 2016
Heather L
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Topping First Boulder

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

Learning to climb has been an adventure which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I’m sure a huge part of that enjoyment comes from the fact that learning to climb has also meant spending extra time with my husband which, to me, is always a good thing. He says that I’ve come a long way since I’ve started, but I don’t always see the improvements as I tend to see all the things that I can’t do. When I was able to push past the final moves of a boulder and top it, it was a pretty huge deal. For me, it’s…

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The First EggChickens Eating Crushed Egg Shells
September 19, 2016
Heather L
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The First Egg

Posted in Family, and Homesteading

Our little chicks are all grown up. Their custom, fermented feed seems to have lead to happy healthy chickens. We were just waiting to finally see our first eggs. They were showing all the signs of getting ready to lay, but I wasn’t seeing any eggs. I even put out crushed egg shells for them in preparation for them laying their first eggs. They happily gobbled up the crushed egg shells. While we were waiting for them to lay their first eggs, I decided to redo the nesting box as I wanted something that was easy to access without needing…

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Outdoor Living with prAnaOutdoor Living with Prana
September 10, 2016
Heather L
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Outdoor Living with prAna

Posted in Family, Outdoor Adventures, and Reviews

prAna sent me the Mantra pant and Ravena top for the purpose of writing this post. As soon as we had a break in the high summer temperatures, we knew that it was time to hit the trails and the boulders. D had a long weekend thanks to Labor Day, so while we did have some work that had to get done, our main focus was having some fun in the park. We decided that we’d split our time between climbing at the gym and hiking and climbing in the park. We’re fortunate to live in an area that is rich in…

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Morning Prayers and Gratitude JournalGratitude and Prayers
September 9, 2016
Heather L
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Morning Prayers and Gratitude Journal

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I received a copy of these books from the publisher for review purposes. This post contains affiliate links. I try to approach each day with a positive attitude. Some days are easier than others but trying to have a good outlook seems to make even the hardest of days go just a little smoother. “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” ~Proverbs 17:22 ESV 365 Pocket Morning Prayers Recently, I’ve started reading the 365 Pocket Morning Prayers book each morning. It’s not a full devotional or Bible study. Each entry is simply a themed…

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National Park Service 100th BirthdayJoshua Tree at Dusk
September 8, 2016
Heather L
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National Park Service 100th Birthday

Posted in Family, Outdoor Adventures, and Photography

In August, the National Park Service celebrated their 100th birthday. Unfortunately, we didn’t get out an explore like we wanted due to a crazy schedule and high temps in August. Thankfully, the temps decided to cool down over the holiday weekend, so we were able to get out and enjoy hiking, exploring, and climbing at Joshua Tree National Park. It’s always fun to get out and hike through the park. D and I are trying to make physical fitness part of our normal routine together. I’m looking forward to continuing to date my spouse. I’ll take these hikes and climbing…

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