Children and the Forest
18.05.12
Recently Jesseca and I took her daughters (my stepdaughters) to Ukiah, about two hours north of the bay area, to visit with my daughter Catherine (aka Cat), her husband Rob, and our grandson Jaden. We flew in from the third busiest airport in the U.S., Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), into Santa Rosa airport, a very small airport with only one baggage conveyor belt and not many passengers. Quite a contrast. Nice smooth trip, though, and we were all eager to see the gang in Ukiah. Well, actually in a very small town nearby called Potter’s Valley.
The trip was a big deal for a few reasons. Serena, 7, and, Ari, 5, were taking their first airplane trip. Whenever we spoke about it however, Serena would remind us that it was her second trip. She doesn’t remember the first, as she was only fifteen months old when that occurred, but yes, technically this was her second trip.
Rob, Cat, and Jaden had moved here just a few months ago to set up their first home together. Cat is five months pregnant, ready to have her second child. They’re living in a house on ten acres of land, with seven horses owned by the landlord stabled there. There’s a creek about 15 yards from the back door, which runs into the river that is about 50 yards away. It’s the kind of setting that invites you to be outdoors.
Source: Care2.com