I wish I could emphasize how monumental this moment was for me. After my accident, I was still holding on to the hope that I would someday be hiking 4,000 footers again even with the chronic pain. Then after a couple bad back sprains and a warning from the doctor, I had lost that hope completely. I had already given up running and now this.
A year ago in December, I was in a serious motor vehicle accident that changed my life…
After taking the Cog Railway up Mount Washington, the next day of our anniversary vacation we decided to visit Crawford Notch and hike Mount Willard. It is a popular 3.2 mile out and back trail that would be moderate for beginners/easy for experienced hikers. The trailhead is located across the train tracks of the railroad depot at AMC Crawford Notch Visitors Center.
My go-to destination for hiking has always been the White Mountains in New Hampshire. There are so many trails for all levels and many opportunities for mountain range views. It’s absolutely beautiful! And I’ve been dying to get back there.
Watching Shane and Kelly during their maternity session was the absolute sweetest. I was just meeting them for the first time but I felt like I had known them forever (plus Kelly’s personality and humor were SO relatable to mine, I couldn’t help but laugh at some of our messages back and forth). They were so comfortable together, laughing at themselves and embracing every intimate moment, even when it started to rain. There’s no doubt that they are going to be amazing, loving parents.
I’ve known Nicole for almost ten years now - we met way back when I started working for her at major retail company. Fast-forward to today, she is happily married to her husband John and enjoying life with their pup in Maine, both are passionate about their work and involvement in the community. When I found out they were expecting I was beyond thrilled..
