Super-Fun July 4th!!

One of the great blessings of being a full-time family, is meeting all the wonderful people on the road!  I have enjoyed  following The Martin's blog, Napkin Dreams, for a long time, and just love their helpful insights and sense of humor.

We actually got to meet up with this wonderful family and celebrate Independence Day with them at their campground!  Really neat!  They have 5 children as well, and share many of the same perspectives and convictions as we do as a family.  It was SO refreshing to just spend time talking and watch the kids playing together.  We went swimming, hiked a trail to the Petrified Forest, played video games and Legos!

I am so proud of Hannah.  She had the BEST attitude, while everyone was swimming, she played with Bend-A-Roos.  (she can't get her finger wet, since the accident)  :(

 This was the view as we were walking up the trail to the Petrified Forest.

There were MANY trees, stumps and even huge roots that were petrified in this plush forest.

It was a nice trail, with beautiful views.  It was fun to see the kids trying to run and race UP HILL.  :)  We, (us older folk), kept having to tell them to slow down!  HA!

Martin Family, thank you for a wonderful Independence Day!  It was such a blessing to meet you and spend time with your amazing family!  We hope to see you on the road again!  :)

Blessings,
Steph