Hiking In New Hampshire

Today my family and I set out to hike the Sugarloaf Trail up the Baby Twin Mountain in White Mountain National Forest. 

My grandkids who went up today are the fourth generation in our family to do this trek into some of the most beautiful mountains in the world. My Dad started it. I remember him leading us up there 50 years ago. When my daughters were about the same age they hiked it. Today my grandkids, Emma and Jackson join the fellowship of family members who have reached the summit.

The entire Presidential Range with majestic Mount Washington in the center came into view from the summit. We ate lunch, took in the gorgeous view, took some video and pictures then headed back down. At the base of the mountain is a river. Children and adults were frolicking in it. We joined them. I took the ice cold water and threw up into my face. I put my feet in. My grandson, Jackson, joined me. It was so refreshing to our weary bodies and feet.

Memories which were made today will join others already made. Life is not about how many things or money you accumulate. It is about things like this. It is about the family doing things together. It is about the simple things, the special things, spending time with your loved ones and making memories that only you can make.