A sloppy, silly, happy hike.  What a perfect way to kick off the Healthy Hen Highlight of the Week.  This week’s highlight is a three mile trek we took through the mud.  The slops and slips provided for pure laughter -  the kind that hurts your stomach and cheeks, yet you can’t ever get enough of!  Nothing beats that happy kids’ squeal.

This past weekend, we decided we had to get outside, not just around the block, but up into the hills.  With the snow melt on the south faces, and the snow piled high on the north faces, we knew we were in for a sloppy one and sometimes that is just what the doctor ordered!  We left the gear at home and water bottles in the car, grabbed the coats and boots and decided to let em’ slop it up.  I remember the feeling of being covered in mud, the squish, the paste, the grit and I realize my kids haven’t felt it nearly enough.  Sure, the mess at the end is extra work, but with a few plastic bags in the back of the car we were ready to let em’ go.

It was good for everybody.  It was off the beaten path and outside of our routine. It was good for the soul, ours and the chicks’. So give yourself the gift of laughter – give the kids a fun, active experience that is out of the box – and see just how dirty they can get.  And don’t forget to check back in and let us know what you did for your Healthy Highlight of the Week!