Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Summer Evening Bliss


I look forward to summer for many reasons. Too many reasons really. But somewhere near the top of the list lies bike riding. I missed it a few summers when pregnant and it was then that I realized I LOVED my peaceful rides at sundown. I crave them. This summer I have enjoyed the company of Aspen. She shares in my love of wind in my hair powered by my own legs. Nothing like it.

I've enjoyed taking Aspen on a 5 miler around the west of Logan and down to the river. There is a peace that only the river brings. Under a canopy of trees the river trail keeps cool, naturally air conditioned and secluded, so that just for a moment I imagine I'm up in my beloved mountains enjoying all they offer. On our ride tonight Aspen took a deep breath and said "mmmmm I love the smell of nature". My sentiments exactly.

Combining nature, biking, a beautiful sunset, and my favorite five, I could not have asked for a more blissful summer evening.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds like heaven to me! (but then anyone who's been to cache valley knows it IS heavenly :)

    Kristin

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  2. Sounds wonderful to me too!
    I just had my hubby fix my bike and my sons so I am hoping to start riding again too.

    I think it is so neat that your daughter shares and expresses her love of nature.

    The simple things!

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  3. The evenings really have been nice lately!

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