a super sabbath

This past Sunday was one of the best Sabbaths we've had in a while. After going to an 8:30 service, in which there was a great mix of scripture, rich worship, engaging teaching, communion, we headed to Natural Bridge State Park. I rode my motorcycle, while Erin and the boys went in the van. It was a beautiful day, and although it was mostly interstate, a very enjoyable ride. The park is just into the beginning of the mountains (ok, hills). It's a great park, with a ski lift ride to the top, and lots of trails at the top. The boys loved the ride to the top, loved exploring, hiking, being out. It was so good to be out, and because the boys enjoyed it so much, it was even better. We were all wiped out by the time we got home. Actually, Jed and Andrew had good naps on the way home, so they were more energetic than they should have been. . . But It was one of those days where you came to the end and felt like it was time well spent--and we were better for it.