Winter Solstice

'From the most Ancient Days our ancestors have gathered at Solstice.To witness the rebirth of the unconquerable Sun at first light. Moving from its long gestation to triumph over the darkness. The divine light gathers strength to bring new hope, peace and joy. Whispering life’s secrets into awakening dormant seeds. With the warmth of love and the mysteries of the spirit.

We rekindle the turning of the year from it’s dark coals. To guide and sustain us as we journey through the coldest times. Honoring the rebirth of the inner light within ourselves.'

Take a moment on the day and find the light in your dark. Hold that light and burn it sacred and in your soul. I find true peace knowing that light always comes through the darkest times. What new beginning do you want to live? live it. What darkness do you want to say good-bye to? say good-bye. Hold dear to your heart all the love, life, laughter and light that you have.

Have a peaceful season.

Blessings,

Angela

Viestenz Smith Mountain Park

Can you say lovely in Loveland. Ok. I have to say i have driven to Estes many times and had no idea this park was on the way. It is like a hidden piece of Nature Bliss. I loved it. Thank you Suzy. We had a wonderful turnout on the Park day. Always a treat to meet new Mama's and the lovely kiddos. We did a nature scavengar hunt which was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed putting the scavengar hunt together and making the bags. What fun!!

We are ready.... lets go!!

Trying to find our stuff... what fun places to look. But what you cannot see is on the otherside was the Big Thompson River just rushing like mad. It was so powerful, awesome and a bit scary!! How powerful nature is.

Look found some wildflowers!!!

Get to see some of the awesome finds. L. had some really neet rocks to show us.

Then to good kid fun on the playground. They liked piling up on the slide.

chillin' eating some lunch.

Good bye- thanks for a nature blissful day!!

Another really cool thing and I so wished i took my camera. Me and a few kiddos took off on another nature scavengar hunt and climbed a cliff on the west end. When we reached the top because it was so sunny was more arid nature. The wildflowers were so different cactus, mullein. It was really neet as the other part was a green heaven.

Hugs and Happy Trails,

Angela

Young Gulch Trail

Another beautiful nature hike with the tribe!! What a fun trail, lots of cold water to trek through, pretty wildflowers all around. It was so peaceful, birdies chirping, listening to the water run down the mountain side. It was lovely!!

The river was cold but was really fun treking through. Or climbing on the rocks.

A lot of exploring for the kids. Looking at the different plants. They all needed their walking sticks. They came in handy for climbing through the waters. We even had a log bridge to climb over.

Had to keep up with Papa Jeremy who was giving them a lesson on various plants, lichen and moss.

What a sweet picture of Mother and Daughter they are so beautiful.

Stop to snack and rest. Then it was time to head back down. It is always so enjoyable to stop chat and relax to sounds of nature. As i type this my yogi tea says "Nature is a giver, a true friend and a sustainer. Couldn't be more true and to share it with beautiful friends. PERFECT!

Good Bye!!!

Hugs and Happy Trails,

Angela