We recently pulled our sick selves out of the house and spent some time laughing, exploring, and observing the awesome beauty of nature together…
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We made our way through the winding roads of the park, stopping as much as possible to record the beauty. Each cactus was so unique telling its own story. As I looked around at the open landscape of the desert, I could literally see for miles. The rays of the setting sun turned the desert colors into a visual symphony...
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We were just in California and ended up spending half a day adventuring around Vasquez Rocks. It was a magical day! I love it when we're able to get outside on a day like this, in the fresh spring air and exploring new things...
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There was a certain magic in the air as we walked down the shore of Laguna Beach. It was a unique balance of busyness and calm. There were so many beautiful homes, each with their own story to tell...
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After spending the day in Abbott Kinney, we decided to explore Venice Beach together and get our toes in the sand. We loved Venice Beach and I'm glad we stopped. The beach is my happy place and getting to explore a new one with my family made it an afternoon I never want to forget...
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I’ve already started reflecting on the past year as we head towards 2018, and as I continue the “10 Things” series, I thought a list of 10 family memories from 2017 would be a fun way to organize some of my highlights, and be able to share it with you at the same time...
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Calvin, Emet, and I took a quick trip to southern California at the end of September. Calvin was there for work, but we were able to sneak away and see a few sights during some of his downtime. In this blog post I want to share the afternoon we headed over to the Abbott Kinney district...
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We all want to have meaningful, quality, and effective interactions with our children. The reality is, we often don't have intentional time that we want with our children...
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Earlier this year, we spent some extended time in the Denver area. While there, we spent a full day in Boulder, Colorado...
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A couple of weeks ago Calvin, Emet, and I traveled together to Denver, Colorado. It had been almost 10 years since we'd been there together. We love spending time in the mountains and being outdoors - this trip was well overdue...
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We chose Savannah because it holds special memories for us. It's a great mixture of slow paced with activity on every corner...
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I love animals, being outside, and exploring - and the zoo brings all of this together. I knew I wanted the zoo to be a part of Emet's life growing up…
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We had large expectations for San Francisco and found it to live up to those expectations. The city was really unique. It was captivating to watch the trolleys and the buses all around the city. And, oh the housing!...
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These are a few moments captured from our visit to Muir Woods and The Avenue of the Giants. There is something about standing next to one of these HUGE trees that puts you into a fresh perspective...
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We didn't realize how rich in history this area was. We loved learning about how California became a state and all that was involved with the Gold Rush…
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There's nothing like the mountains. When you are surrounded by them, I love how they put you into perspective and make you feel small. They have a way of making life simpler. I love the fresh crisp air…
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This place was a gold mine for photos. I enjoy taking photos not just because of the way that they look, but because they capture the joy, beauty, and happiness of the moment…
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From the desert to the snow topped mountains, we got to experience many different wonderful features of Nevada - I was blown away by its beauty…
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