tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post2429892216084844972..comments2023-10-18T07:18:05.466-07:00Comments on Hilltop Hausfrau: Inherit the EarthMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-72064397684310656392014-06-09T11:53:59.403-07:002014-06-09T11:53:59.403-07:00We live not far from Vancouver, BC. The Pacific N...We live not far from Vancouver, BC. The Pacific Northwest really is amazingly beautiful. I grew up here, but never take my surroundings for granted! Thanks, Andrea...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-69605033171270174352014-06-06T02:22:18.524-07:002014-06-06T02:22:18.524-07:00Awe!! And awwwww where do you live? Very jealous!!...Awe!! And awwwww where do you live? Very jealous!! What a fabulous place to raise kidsandreahttp://www.strongsoutherly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-67956210619880126112014-05-01T16:13:03.685-07:002014-05-01T16:13:03.685-07:00Thanks Matt! Is that what they say? Thought it w...Thanks Matt! Is that what they say? Thought it was "dance together"... :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-26281048060458782142014-05-01T16:12:14.596-07:002014-05-01T16:12:14.596-07:00Yes I'm always surprised that we are in the mi...Yes I'm always surprised that we are in the minority, hiking with our kids. Mainly trim ladies with lovely dogs :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-26284440996235845792014-05-01T10:46:50.301-07:002014-05-01T10:46:50.301-07:00Great photos Melissa. A family that walks in natur...Great photos Melissa. A family that walks in nature together, sticks together.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654201417361646130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-65496869583402845742014-04-30T00:45:11.037-07:002014-04-30T00:45:11.037-07:00Lovely photos! How wonderful it is to take nature ...Lovely photos! How wonderful it is to take nature hikes with kids! That place is absolutely lovely!byTheArtBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950702632988630056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-8525012763574585932014-04-29T18:34:36.954-07:002014-04-29T18:34:36.954-07:00Thanks Daniela! We walk together regularly...ever...Thanks Daniela! We walk together regularly...every season looks so different I could post on them as they happen and they would never look the same, but always beautiful. Our part of Canada is spectacular, undoubtedly!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-50174313973721325772014-04-29T17:46:29.178-07:002014-04-29T17:46:29.178-07:00What a lovely post Melissa! And how lucky to live ...What a lovely post Melissa! And how lucky to live near such beautiful place that you can enjoy with your family!Danielahttp://www.trebuchetblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-4916259092464747812014-04-29T12:13:29.806-07:002014-04-29T12:13:29.806-07:00Yes these types of lessons are usually unconscious...Yes these types of lessons are usually unconscious ones we pass on for generations, aren't they? I mean, the alternative is to drag our kids on regular expensive holidays but honestly, they're still very young (ie: wouldn't notice if they were down the road or in France as long as they were somehow amused) and with such playgrounds in our backyard, it only makes sense to explore locally!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-51642340153815236202014-04-29T12:10:44.119-07:002014-04-29T12:10:44.119-07:00So good to hear you still remember hikes with your...So good to hear you still remember hikes with your dad. My dad would take us walking rain or shine, teaching us to be all-weather walkers! Such special memories, you're right.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-26448107533950253422014-04-29T12:09:51.241-07:002014-04-29T12:09:51.241-07:00It's funny because in the summer, that lake is...It's funny because in the summer, that lake is packed with swimmers, boats, picnicking families. We had an almost private audience the morning we hiked...it was very calming indeed!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-68517728130487526212014-04-29T12:08:23.506-07:002014-04-29T12:08:23.506-07:00Ya, we Northwesterners are spoiled. I think I mos...Ya, we Northwesterners are spoiled. I think I most cherish what you can't see...the air here is unlike anywhere I've been in my travels. It smells fresh, of ocean, cleansing...it's why I can't imagine living anywhere else!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-34984070088959653312014-04-29T12:05:53.850-07:002014-04-29T12:05:53.850-07:00Well, an island for birds! I think it's a tre...Well, an island for birds! I think it's a tree stump, with a little tree growing out of it. The lake is about 20 minutes from our house...we walk around it often...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-77934731450423894222014-04-29T12:04:48.298-07:002014-04-29T12:04:48.298-07:00It's a beautiful lake...very still, almost hau...It's a beautiful lake...very still, almost haunting. Thanks!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027487760985614366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-48742783251243932132014-04-29T10:41:51.519-07:002014-04-29T10:41:51.519-07:00Wooow !! Wooow Amazing photos! love each one of th...Wooow !! Wooow Amazing photos! love each one of them! <br />I'm sure your kids will remember it and will inherit this memories to thier children .... XO Rachel vintagebyrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571996655327866728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-4426273110388702252014-04-29T10:26:30.089-07:002014-04-29T10:26:30.089-07:00love nature hikes! Wish I had more time for them!...love nature hikes! Wish I had more time for them! And yes, your children will remember! My dad took us and I will always cherish the memories!Abby / Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-90247740075691536732014-04-29T06:11:42.052-07:002014-04-29T06:11:42.052-07:00Great shots! That's a beautiful place to take ...Great shots! That's a beautiful place to take a stroll. It must be very calming :)jenniferhttp://jenneng.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-39684499525199339492014-04-29T05:29:52.941-07:002014-04-29T05:29:52.941-07:00Seriously, the Pacific Northwest is just stunning....Seriously, the Pacific Northwest is just stunning. I like the tiny island in the middle of the lake.Paige @ Little Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978050087934003216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-64170653605748090232014-04-28T23:54:59.831-07:002014-04-28T23:54:59.831-07:00I bet they will! Love the second pic, is that a ti...I bet they will! Love the second pic, is that a tiny island in the water?Your Invisible Crownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457158992358038035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2817551380031156717.post-30582498330665984702014-04-28T12:35:51.243-07:002014-04-28T12:35:51.243-07:00Beautiful picture of the lake.Beautiful picture of the lake.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618249022077017235noreply@blogger.com