June and July are already in the rear-view mirror. This might have been the fastest summer on record. August came in blazing, literally, with hundred degree days and wildfires. Thankfully, our high desert still gifts the relief of cooler nights and dawns. Otherwise, it seems best right now to tuck inside with a puppy and […]
Last week, we packed our bags and jetted west to the shores of California. We hoped for warm sand, concentrated family time, and some R&R. Lucky for us, we got a little of it all. I feel the need to begin with a disclaimer: this trip was almost entirely planned around a specific resort that […]
As both educators and parents, Jason and I know well the value of summer. Summers give us a well-needed respite after the turbulence and stress of the school year, but they also give us undivided family time. Over time, our summers have evolved as activities and interests change and as the kiddos get older. And […]
The flowers are in bloom, and the sun is high. Here’s a little poke around the garden. We are also growing some veggies: tomatoes, kale, zucchini, snap peas, basil, watermelon, and pumpkin. But, they are all in their baby stages just yet. I will give a veggie update next month when they have (fingers crossed) […]
The birthdays are over, and the summer camps and activities are in full swing. The days are warmer, and we are finding our groove. There are things I don’t love about summer (namely, the heat), but I sure love the way I get to savor the mornings, linger over dinner al fresco, and take an […]
Twelve years old … what? This beautiful human is officially a tween, with now less than 365 days before losing the w and becoming a full-fledged teen. Time is a thief, isn’t it? Harper has grown and matured and become an amazing young person. She is calm, watchful, thoughtful, and loyal, with a side of […]
In April, Jason and I snuck away to Cannon Beach, Oregon. This was a trip we were to have taken a few years ago, but Covid and other family matters intervened at the time. We had been anxiously awaiting to use the coastal credit that had our name on it. This was Jason’s first time […]
A whole entire decade old! I cannot believe it but, alas, here we are. Jameson Grey was born on a beautiful June morning and came out gorgeous, snuggly, and calm. He continues to be those things, although his calm is frequently interrupted with urges to shoot hoops, play hide and seek with the dog, bother […]
Hello, friends. The last time I was here, the ground was frozen, and we were all wearing fuzzy socks. Since then, I have climbed out of the abyss that was the 2023-2024 school year. I am proud to be standing back on higher ground, albeit a little tired and frazzled. But, I made it. Summer […]
