We are a fortunate bunch, as we just returned from a sweet and restful summer trip to Vermont. Even better, Grandma and Grandpa joined us for this getaway to the beautiful Green Mountains. Last Saturday, we flew into Burlington, grabbed a quick bite of supper, and headed straight to the Vermont Green FC soccer game […]
How can it be? Last week, the beautiful baby who made me a mama became an official teen. We celebrated Harper’s 13th in a sweet way. First, here’s the update on our new teen: Favorite color: navy Favorite food: grain bowls or sushi Favorite part of the school day: math Favorite TV show: The Gilmore […]
Just like that, Jameson went from being my little guy to being an elementary school graduate and an eleven year old! Here is what he had to say about things last week when we celebrated this great kid: Favorite color: purple (this also happens to be his future middle school’s color) Favorite food: sirloin steak […]
Greetings from this little, quiet corner of the world. We are well, despite having disappeared from this space for a long while. I can hardly believe another May has come to a close and that we have lived and worked through another academic year. Kids’ birthdays are right around the corner, and summer is upon […]
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 […]
