Oh summers in Fairbanks, how I love thee! Berry picking (I could go on for days about how much I love this), lots of sunshine, bike riding, running outside, and camping trips with the hubby. This past weekend we went out camping off of Chena Hot Springs Road, somewhere around mile 32. It was a simple camping trip, but we just had a busy week and needed some alone time together out in nature. We had spent Friday evening at the home of another soldier Marshall works with, picking raspberries from their yard and sharing some yummy food. The raspberries were amazing, and some of them were turned into jam the next day! Our cupboard is now stocked with fireweed jelly, raspberry jam, and blueberry jam--all handpicked by us in Alaska. It is awesome.
Anyways, on Saturday morning we slept in and then Marshall and I rode his 4-wheeler for about an hour and a half. His ATV isn't a super fancy one, nor did he pay lots of money for it. Actually, he got it for free. So over the past 5 months, he has slowly fixed it up. But there is only one seat, so it is a tight squeeze for both of us to ride together. Luckily, we are both small :). When I ride with him, I have to wrap my arms around his waist and shift my body weight with his when we go over bumps. It is a lot more work for him as well, because as the driver, he has to balance the ATV for two people, instead of just one. So it is a lot more work with two. But the experience is so fun! I love going places with him in it, and of course, I love to wrap my arms around him.
After we finished the ride, I reflected on the experience, and realized how much riding behind him, with my arms around his side, increases the bond between us. I have to trust in his driving abilities and navigation skills. I have to sit close to him, or else the balance will be off, resulting in a greater chance of us tipping over.
It would be wonderful to have a two-seater ATV someday. I never thought I would say that. But until then, I will enjoy the time I get to spend right next to my husband, arms around his side, traversing through beautiful mountain trails on his one-seated four wheeler :-).
Anyways, on Saturday morning we slept in and then Marshall and I rode his 4-wheeler for about an hour and a half. His ATV isn't a super fancy one, nor did he pay lots of money for it. Actually, he got it for free. So over the past 5 months, he has slowly fixed it up. But there is only one seat, so it is a tight squeeze for both of us to ride together. Luckily, we are both small :). When I ride with him, I have to wrap my arms around his waist and shift my body weight with his when we go over bumps. It is a lot more work for him as well, because as the driver, he has to balance the ATV for two people, instead of just one. So it is a lot more work with two. But the experience is so fun! I love going places with him in it, and of course, I love to wrap my arms around him.
After we finished the ride, I reflected on the experience, and realized how much riding behind him, with my arms around his side, increases the bond between us. I have to trust in his driving abilities and navigation skills. I have to sit close to him, or else the balance will be off, resulting in a greater chance of us tipping over.
It would be wonderful to have a two-seater ATV someday. I never thought I would say that. But until then, I will enjoy the time I get to spend right next to my husband, arms around his side, traversing through beautiful mountain trails on his one-seated four wheeler :-).
I just love this so much! I know that, at least for me, being close makes a WORLD of difference. This time together just as husband and wife is so absolutely wonderful. :) I'm glad you two have had so many opportunities to go out and do things so that you're not only enjoying your time together, but making wonderful memories and having once in a lifetime experiences as well. So awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for always commenting!! It means a lot to me, haha. what you said is so true. as much as I want to have kids now, Iknow how important it is to leave that in the Lord's hand and enjoy my time with my husband, alone :).
DeleteI know exactly what you mean about that! I'm just grateful for past experiences in my life that remind me that the Lord really does understand and know what is best. :) And you're welcome! I love reading your blog, staying caught up with your life so far away in Alaska! :)
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