Biking for the Entire Family

These past few months
have taught us a lot

highlighted
illuminated
reminded us

of what really matters

because

when time, money, and

energy are eventually gone 

the only thing of value 

will be the quality of the

time(s)

we have spent together!

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Earlier this month we said...

"Happy Anniversary"

to

The Banks Family
"The Extended Family"

Sharing something the
entire family can enjoy

so

-grab the masks

-grab the helmets
-grab the kids

Grab the bikes,

hop on... and go!

because... 

even though this summer has 

been very different for all of us

limited interactions

extra precautions

modified plans

the kids still need 

to get out of the house!

She said...

"We masked up, and headed out

to do what we could do"

Beach view...

City view...

Park view...

(click the link)

to find a trail near you 

www.traillink.com

No bike?

No worries!

Rent one for an hour,

half day, or full day

www.wheelfunrentals.com

Ready to ride?

(find more Family Adventures here)

Football Lessons- Right Place, Right Time

Life is filled with turns

ups

downs

uncertainties

learning opportunities

and

sometimes the questions

become insurmountable

the path 

shaky and unclear

but when we in faith

ask for guidance,

 

God provides it

proving that

 

He is always in control

(and concerned) 

with every detail of our lives

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Micah James

"Our College Athlete"

Photo Credit: Servant Guy Photography

HS Class of 2020 

Senior year ended shaky

no prom

drive through graduation

uncertainty about the future

mixed with hope and gratitude

for new opportunities

Dixie State University

and during a team building

meeting overlooking the city

grace shows up...

providing validation

you're in

"the right place at the right time"

as you learn that your purpose 

is not only to complete the play

(while on the field), 

but also to follow God's 

leading and direction when off

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ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4 News)

Weekend Drive to La Jolla Cove

Halfway through Summer

(with still) 

no end to the 

pandemic in sight

it has been challenging

it has been frustrating

it has been enlightening

As we've asked questions 

and uncovered answers...

What really matters?

health

happiness

home

and loved ones

with whom we've

learned to just sit back

and enjoy the ride!

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The Dobson Family

"The Adults"

Travel tip:

(and general life tip)

gas up your vehicle,

sing your favorite song,

and always 

take the scenic route!

La Jolla Cove

San Diego, CA

"A beautiful day begins 

with a beautiful mindset"

You've been caring for others all week...

Now it's time to sit back, relax, and take a moment

to enjoy the sights and sounds of God's beautiful creation

what could be sweeter

than strolling down Prospect

(hand in hand)

remembering

Paris in Springtime

with...

And when grace shows up 

(it prompts gratitude) 

as we see and feel

just how blessed we are

to have Him

to be here

to be us

So with joy we proclaim...

"To God be the Glory

in the midst of it all!!"

(find more Family Adventures here)

Exploring Art and Culture (Tribes of Africa)

The experiences that accompany

World Travel are invaluable 

the adventure

the journey

the people

new places

real places

exploring land we've

only dreamed of...

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"Handa's Surprise"

by Eileen Browne

And until the opportunity

to visit presents itself...

we learn about the

countries,

tribes,

cultural similarities

(and differences)

through

Books and Art

Tribes we 

explored included:

Xhosa
Fulani
Ndebele
Samburu

and...

(check out one of our featured families

in Kenya with members of the Massai Tribe)

"Those who plan without the help

of the Spirit must plan again"

- African Proverb

(find more Art and Culture here)

Jumping into New Adventures w/ Micah James

Our oldest turned 18 and
moved out on the same day...

slowing down (only enough) to 

share snippets of how he is now 

loving and living

"his best life"

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introducing

Micah James

"Our College Athlete"

Photo Cred: Servant Guy Photography

Los Angeles to St. George

(approx. 387 miles)

Welcome to...

Life Elevated

Dixie State University

"Focused, ready, and trusting

God each step of the way "

Being away from home,

adjusting to
campus life...

and

learning his way

around a new town!

Voted Utah's Best

Frozen Custard

Sand Hollow State Park
Hurricane, Utah

a warm water reservoir...

sandy beaches...

red rock...

visit their website

to find all of

"the things to do"

He said...

It's a place where people of different 

shapes, sizes, colors, ages all share 

the experience of embracing their fears 

and turning them into the confidence to...

LEAP!

Keep soaring young man

(find more Family Adventures here)