Today was the last of the summer Sundays. It was a little bit sweet- an extra morning coffee, a sense of calm, in that the kids have two more days, a walk with the pooch, and a sprinkling of baking. And, also, it was a little bit scary – it’s back to school, back to […]
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Cake. Summer Dump Cake. So simple. So delicious! Here’s what you’ll need: -3 ish cups of sliced fruit (frozen or fresh) -8 tablespoons of melted butter -1 box white or yellow cake mix -1/2 cup oats -sprinkling of granulated sugar -zest of 1 lemon (optional) Here’s what you’ll do: Preheat your oven to 350, and […]
Though we live out here, nestled in the heart of the west, we are not great westerners. There are many places on our list we have yet to explore! Here is just a sampling of where we still have not been: -Yellowstone -Moab -Mesa Verde -The Great Sand Dunes -The Grand Canyon Two summers ago, […]
Our final port of call was the beautiful and lush Kauai. It was sprinkling and beautifully moody when we docked, but by the time we had eaten breakfast and were ready for our adventures, the sun was shining its hello. One of the small bits of joy while traveling for Jason and me is talking […]
Downside of a cruise ship cabin: no coffee in your room. Upside: multiple coffee opportunities in other places … just have to get up! I am married to a wonderful person. He will always get out of bed to find coffee first thing in the morning on our behalf. For this, and for many other […]
Just one week ago, we were waking up to salty ocean air and tropical breezes, coconut trees and hibiscus. Even more magical, we shared the views with our children, my parents, and my brother and his wife. Fortunate, an understatement. Come along while I recap our trip to the Aloha state, Hawaii. Harper and Jameson […]
In lightning-round life lately: What we are eating: leftovers (pasta, birthday cake, odds n’ ends from the fridge) – the true fruits of summer have not yet arrived, but I am eagerly awaiting juicier berries and sweet corn What I am watching: Shrinking on Apple TV – the story of a widowed psychiatrist (Jason Segal), […]
My first born is officially a tween. Like everyone says, time has wings. Harper was born on a smoky day in 2012. Wildfires burned in the Colorado foothills, and the skies were hazy. This is something that my family remembers well from Harper’s birth, though I don’t recall it at all. I was in another […]
It’s time. It’s time to patio read, bed read, deck read, lounge chair read, hammock read, porch read, tree house read, side of the swimming pool read (sans splashing children) … You get the idea! As always, my book stack grows faster than it wanes. But, there are very few views that beat a beautiful […]
Sweet Jameson is another year older. We celebrated this kiddo yesterday with a Japan-themed birthday. Jameson continues to be a loving person who hugs tightly and giggles a lot. He likes to play with friends but always looks forward to coming home. Jameson, welcome to your last year as a single-digits aged kid. You are […]
