The past two weeks found us with some rather shaky ground beneath our feet. {And this explains my lack of time in the blogging world lately.} It has taken me a bit to find my bearings and calm down from it all. Funny how life can just take you completely by surprise, sometimes when you least expect it too.

There were four layoffs at Steve’s work as well as talk about relocating workers. I do not know how I would/could deal with any of that right at this moment. I have managed to calm myself down and am going to ride this most recent storm out as best as I can. {My anxiety tends to get the best of me a lot of times.} For the time being it appears everything is stable for Steve. My heart goes out to the families that have to deal with the recent layoffs. {We went down that road just a couple of years ago so I know how devastating it can be.}

May the ground beneath all of your feet remain exciting and fulfilling but devoid of large pot holes and pits.

{this moment} – Joining in with Soulemama for this Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Over the beautiful weekend we just had I took three of my four kids out to “go on an adventure” and explore some areas we have not yet investigated since moving here three months ago (already?!).

We sure did not know the treat we had in store for us!

I was looking for a spot to turn the car around when I spotted a sign and a parking lot. I pulled in to see what it was as I had no real idea where I was. (we had absolutely no idea what we had in store.)

Logan and Ariella were in heaven with the waterfall. The trails around it were easy enough for both Ariella and Gabriel to handle which was wonderful to let them explore since dealing with weeks of rain.

Upon finding the waterfall Gabriel froze in his tracks and would not move. I do not know if it was how loud the waterfall was or the sheer power of the water that scared him but he completely refused to be put down and clung to Logan and me until we made it back to the car safe and sound. And he never dropped the huge stick he found either.

There is always so much beauty to be found here. I am grateful to call this area home.