The Getaway...

In late July each year I start to get antsy... the end of summer is in sight and while I crave schedules, lists and the busyness that the school year brings, I also need to regenerate my soul by getting in touch with nature... I need to hike... watch the sky change colors... listen to the sounds around and smell that pine smell.

This year because of Willow's surgery we had planned to stay home but the pull of nature got me searching for a weekend getaway.  This year our destination ended up being Ponderosa State Park near McCall Idaho.

We were able to get a cabin in the park complete with running water and a kitchen!!  The view was simply amazing... right on the Payette Lake with the extremely tall Ponderosa's nearby.  We stayed just a couple nights but I think I could have easily stayed longer... looking into booking a longer trip next year!

Morning coffee... made in a coffee pot.. on the deck while everyone else slept... pretty much awesome!!

Hiking a quick trail...

driving to the highest part of the park to take in the view...

and listening to the chatter of these two kiddos on the beach... my heart and soul were filled to capacity once again.