Saturday, April 12, 2008

Rockford Anniversary Trip


Bridge over Rock River - notice the submerged trees. All of the rivers, streams were flooded.

Here is a sign from Atwood Outdoor Educ. Center.

Waterfall is from Alpine Park.

April 10th was our 9 year anniversary. It is amazing to look back on the past 9 years and look at what God has brought us through, what He has provided for us and the many blessings. About a month ago, Matt & I decided to get away for a much needed anniversary trip. Matt has been working 3 out of 4 weeks on call the past 3 months and he needed a break. I, on the other hand, am always ready for a break! The idea of going to a store or a restaurant without 4 kids in tow is heavenly!

We left for Rockford on Thursday morning after dropping the kids off at Mom & Dad's. Even with MUCH rain, wind and cold, we found 17 letterboxes in the 2 days. It was a good time together for both of us and some much needed R&R for us also. A big thanks to our Rockford Letterboxing friends for all of the help you provided and meeting up with us & to Mom & Dad for making this happen for us.

Trail Rider (Chris), Hartx6 (Matt) & NamVet (Russ)

3 comments:

Eirene said...

It was great meeting you two!

Note: I believe that the picture of the suspension bridge was taken at Atwood Park, right? If so, the river is the Kishwaukee River, not the Rock.

Trail Rider

Whitten415 said...

Okay, is it just me, or does that sign make you want to get a metal detector and go on an adventure!? I also wonder if people carry around a can of spray paint "just in case" they need to mark an unexploded round... things that make you go HUMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Steve, Teri and Judah Meek said...

Glad you two were able to get away for some R&R and time alone. Happy belated anniversary...and many more to come. Love you guys!