The Solitary Place

Summer is the busiest time of year for JD's work, therefore getting away for a week long vacation is not feasible this time of year. Last year we were able to get away for a long weekend in the mountains. A friend in the church has a cabin by the name of The Solitary Place. Why The Solitary Place? Mark 1:35 says "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."

This was our first family vacation, just the three of us! It was nice to get out of town as a family, but we definitely learned some things while away...

• We take way to much junk with us for a two day, two night trip.

• God's mountains are BEAUTIFUL!



• LilE (at 2 1/2) is too tall for a pack-n-play. And therefore didn't really sleep; and neither did I because she was in the bed with us (and JD sleeps like a rock).


• LilE does not like to hike. She gets "tired". She prefers to be carried.



• She also refused to walk 20 feet to give JD and me a break.



• Turtles can climb a mountain.



• Spiders can make big webs.



• LilE loves the outdoors, minus the bugs.


• LilE did not want to ride the 4-wheeler. I was thankful! But she did pose for a picture.



• Storms can build quick in the mountains.



• Not having cell phones, internet, or TV can be wonderful!!


• JD and I still like to play games (this is a variation of what we play).

We had a great time away, but we did learn to roll with the punches. We are actually heading to the beach for our first week long vacation in September.

Any words of wisdom from those who frequent the beach each summer?