Hello!
Checking in late--still getting used to the extra-early mornings. The high schooler is only 15 minutes early but the elementary kids and middle schooler go 30 minutes early so it cuts down on my time at home in the mornings on days I hike. Have to fit my breakfast in between school runs.
I enjoyed the weekend of class and now have my Wilderness First Aid certification as well as an updated Red Cross CPR certification. The only rough parts were the drive up there leaving at 5 AM and driving through pouring rain and lightning (about 70 miles) while it was dark out (harrowing!) and then staying awake that afternoon after getting up so early. The scenarios we had to respond to on Sunday were great for getting us how to think how to act and treat in emergency situations. Also made me think of a couple more items to add to my hiking first aid kit.
Today it felt good to get out hiking. We did 6 miles, mostly off-trail. It got a bit warm (70's, which feels HOT while hiking, particularly up mountains), but was a beautiful day with a breeze rather than our usual gusting winds.
Dinner was Cowboy Grub from the Trim Healthy Mama cookbook, by Micah's request. It's a Mexican-inspired mix of cooked ground beef, pinto beans, rice, and corn with Rotel and Mexican spices.
Heading to bed shortly. Have a good night, all!
Catherine