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First Vacation as a Family

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Shenandoah National Park has been and will always be a special place for me.  I am two years old; inquisitive, rambunctious, and observant. My mom, dad, and I are on a backpacking trip on the muddy trails through the mountains and valleys of Shenandoah National Park. On my dad's back with my worried mom to my side, we spot a black bear and her cub less than fifteen feet away. Fortunately, they go on their way. This is my earliest memory of my life. Fast forward 15 years. We are 17 years old. I am on my first vacation with my (now) husband to Shenandoah. Hiking is a valued and core part of my family, but not in my husband's family. Sean's eyes glisten in awe at the beauty that lays in front of him. We sit for hours looking at the stunning and humbling views on Black Rock. This is going to be a special place for us. Fast forward 10 more years.  I am 27 years old and I am seven months pregnant with our first baby. With my giant belly and swollen feet, I am struggling