Climb Mt. Washington...Check!

Here we are at 6,288 ft., the Summit of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. It is the Northeast's highest peak. It was quite a satisfying feeling to make it to the top. It was the perfect day for the climb, especially since it is self-proclaimed to have the "world's worst weather." The 4 + miles took us just over 3 hours on the way up and the 5 + miles took over 3 and 1/2 to get down. We all agreed that up was better. Boy, did the hot tub feel good afterwards!!! It was such a fun adventure and the workmanship of God was breathtaking. On top, it felt like the top of the world.

Locks of Love

We took the plunge and had a fabulous Mommy / daughter morning getting hair cuts together. Both Madison and I were able to donate 10 inches to Locks of Love.

We had been on their website and Madison understood, but it became personal 2 days before our appointment. We were camping and met a 7 year old girl, Haley, who was completely bald due to some type of chemo or treatment. As we walked away Madison asked, "So, Mom, is a little girl like that going to be able to use my hair?"

I was so grateful to be on the giving end. On the way to the salon, we prayed that our hair would not only be a blessing to whoever it went to, but we also prayed for their complete healing. We both love our short hair!

Camping in New Hampshire

We just spent 5 days camping in New Hampshire. It was our 3rd time at Jellystone Park at the foot of the White Mountains. It's beautiful and we had perfect weather!!! Our site was on a river. The kids would play on the beach and then swim over to the rope swing.









They also have a pool and a splash park that the kids love. We did the usual hayrides, campfires, s'mores, biking etc.












On Thursday we drove to Whale's Tale Water Park and met up with two other families from church who were also vacationing. This has also become a tradition. This is the 3rd year we've met them for the day at the park and then done dinner and ice cream afterwards.









The kids really enjoy camping, and so do I. It brings back good memories of my own childhood and it's so nice to be together as a family with no other distractions. I hope they tell their kids camping stories.