Recent Outing

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It's been a rough year in the sense that Dan started working a full-time job in July on top of pastoring the church. He's gone from early morning until late afternoon each day and then many nights he is either fielding phone calls or visiting someone. Almost every Saturday the past few months we had activities happening. Sunday, of course, is taken up with church.

We haven't had a lot of time together as a family. Our entire married life we have worked together in ministry so it's been a big adjustment. The other day was one of those rare opportunities when we went off and did something as a family. Nathan was at a fire house event so he was not with us but he is not thrilled about walking or hiking anyway so it worked out.

About a year and a half ago a walkway was made over the Hudson River. So we decided to go there and take a walk across the river.

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It was a beautiful day; perfect for the walk.

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The beginning of the Catskill Mountains is on the other side of the river and it's always a pretty view.

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It was a bit chilly, but it was nice to get out and exercise and connect as a family.

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Comments

  1. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    It is always so nice to reconnect with your hubby and children, no matter how old the kids get!!:0) Hope you have a wonderful week!!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    You certainly deserved that special family time. Kind of invigorating, isn't it? Your pictures are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

    Love, Debbi

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  3. ElizabethdJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    How nice to take a day just for a family outing. I'm sure you needed the time together.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Glad you were able to grab the moment, especially while the weather was so good too! :)

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  5. DianneJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful views. I love the views in upstate New York and especially of the Hudson River.

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