We are taking steps to be healthy and active by embracing nature! We created a bucket list of fun outdoor adventures that we want to seek out as a family. Kayaking – check. Fall hike in Starved Rock State Park – check. Scuba diving – check (Daniel, age 10, just completed his first dive! with Mom and Dad as buddies!). We are looking forward to taking part in more special hikes this summer, and even doing some white water rafting! We’ve even gotten Grandma and Grandpa involved! And the youngest member of our family, Baby Chiara, rides along in a special hiking backpack carrier – she gets a great view of the trees from Mom or Dad’s back (and Mom and Dad get some strong leg muscles!). We’ve discovered that exercise is fun when it’s tied to adventure and includes the whole family.