Yesterday once I hit "publish" I realized that I didn't write about a holiday tradition that is very near and dear to me- the holiday hike. On most holidays after celebrating, or early in the morning (as on New Years Day), my family gets together for a hike in the nearby woods. When we were younger we just walked through the campground down the street, but now we hit more serious woods.
It really is a nice way to be together, enjoy the outdoors, and celebrate a holiday. I always love to take hikes, in fact this weekend I took two in the woods, but hikes on holidays with family just seem different--like a perfect tradition.
This weekend I noticed increasing amounts of green. Not a lot yet of green, though, and the woods still looked rather brown. However, the moss was a vibrant green and growing. There were thousands of buds that are just going to pop open with this more seasonable weather. The birds were chirping and singing away.
I think I walked a bit slower this weekend. Noticing how the woods were changing from dormant winter to the more lively state of spring. These next few weeks every time I go for a hike the woods looks completely different, it is evolving into a summer woods day by day. It was chilly and I wore my scarf, but the sun was shining, we were together, and it just looked like the seasons were changing. 
It's these little things...family hikes on holidays...yellow berries in the field...mud...green moss that just make life a little sweeter.Here's to finding a little sweetness in your day!
Have a great Tuesday!!
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It seems like we have a similar traditions. Beautiful photos..
I love a good family hike! I need to move out of the city...
It looks like a beautiful spring where you are. Glad you're enjoying it. :)
We used to do holiday hikes when I was a kid. I think I should reinstate them.
Jessica: you take such amazing photos, from such interesting perspectives. I LOVE the image of the green growing up in the woods and your new header looks excellent.
PS i love the idea of a family holiday hike. Now that I live just a few minutes from a environmental reservation I could start up a similar tradition :)
What a fun family tradition! Happy Tuesday to you Jessica. :)
That is a fantastic tradition!
I really enjoyed your lovely 'sweet' post, Jessica...but then...I always enjoy your blog!!
Beautiful pictures of a fantastic holiday tradition. Enjoy the changes in your future hikes :)
when the weather is warmer we are weekend hikers and I love it so much....my favorite is finding all the places where the deer have made their beds in our prairie...now if only we could ever catch them there, now that would be amazing !!!
What a perfectly lovely tradition. I think I'll have to copy your family. Great photos. I just love watching Spring emerge.
this looks great!
What a great tradition! My kids love going on hikes--even if it's just around the block!
lovely pictures and great traditions!
I loved your pics and the story of your tradition! So sweet!
what a fun tradition! Beautiful photos!
A lovely tradition. Getting outside always helps clear out all the cobwebs in my head and I can't wait for more warm days. Your pictures are great!
What a lovely tradition!
We're all about a good family hike, too. It's great fun for the kids - perhaps even more so for me! Hope your week is off to a good start...
Great photos Jessica! It looks like it was the perfect day for a walk!
I love holiday hikes. They are reflective and invigorating, the perfect way to celebrate.
Great pictures.
Sounds like fun!
I also love to take long, meandering walks. We call them hikes, but they are pretty low stress. I wonder why I let such lovely things get away from me i the hustle and bustle of daily life?
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