ozark highlands trail

Sometimes it's restorative to unplug and go play in nature.

So my good friend Rob and I did exactly that. We went to conquer a section of the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas. Neither of us had experienced just how beautiful NW AR can be. Mother Nature did not disappoint. She gave us a little of everything. Rain, wind, cold, warmth and the most epic morning fog ever. Watch out, AR...we will be back for more... 

Go play in nature. Your soul will thank you.

P.S. If you would like to see more of my travel and adventure photography check out www.seekevingo.com!

 

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Apparently Mater needed to come with us.

Apparently Mater needed to come with us.

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guess what i've been up to?

Kevin, where have you been?

I have been absent recently embarking on one of the greatest adventures you can have.

Parenthood!

My wife and I welcomed Graham into our lives almost one month ago.

Having one kid is awesome; having two is awesome(r) and a little crazy, but the madness only adds to the wonderment and epic adventure that is parenting.

Our lives are forever altered and I cannot wait for the experiences that lie ahead!

 

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10 things we've learned in 2 years as parents

Norah is almost 2 years old.

There...I've said it...

In fact, she turned 20 months today!

 

Here are 10 things we've learned from our first two years parenting

1. You will step on at least one abandoned Cheerio per day.

2. Hide-n-seek can pretty much cure all.

3. You must stay limber at all times. Dance breaks can happen at any time and without warning.

4. Parents weren't kidding when they said the songs will stay with you. It is commonplace for me to be at work and start humming the theme song to Sid the Science Kid.

5. Apparently, Norah knows more languages than I do.

6. The trunk of a car can double as a mobile changing table in case of emergency.

7. The movies had it correct. Baby poop does make you gag.

8. Mikey Mouse is still little kid cryptonite.

9. Having a child is a true blessing from God.

10. Norah makes us the luckiest people in the world.

 

Norah

 

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