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 […]
Category: Family Fun
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 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 […]
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 […]
Hello there! Happy Labor Day Weekend. Is it summer or fall where you are? Around here’s it’s been mostly summer … lots of 90+ degree days. But, we have had some glimpses of a cool-down, and I have my fingers, toes, and elbows crossed that autumn isn’t too far away. Life has changed completely since […]
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 […]
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), […]
