On Family Day last weekend, we went in search of somewhere to walk among the trees. We stumbled upon the trails of the Northumberland Forest.

Our family has always loved going for hikes and experiencing nature.

My daughter loves to admire the simple beauty in small things, like the texture of bark on a tree or a tiny twig emerging at an irregular angle. She stops frequently and admires the beauty around her.

My son, likes to get the job done and add up the steps. He likes to map out the trail and examine the elevation. He is cautious about the terrain and is always aware of areas that he needs to watch over Mum and make sure my steps are sure.

My husband, holds my hand and loves to breathe in the fresh, clean air. He gets down low to the ground to get the perfect camera shot and sees photos and angles that I would never see.

When I walk in the woods with my family, I am thankful for each amazing person that makes up my family. I cherish that each of them is different and unique and that we all complement each other and my love for them is deep like the roots of the trees around me. My heart is full of love and I am so proud to call these special people in my life, my family ❤️.