This whole weekend was a complete joy. It was a lot of work setting up, but the smells, the sounds, and the memories of being together are priceless…
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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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Let’s do this weekend over and over. Camping under the stars. Slowly listening to Calvin read stories to us by the campfire while sipping on hot coco. Cuddling as close together as we can through the night…
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As we close out 2018 and another year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts. Enjoy!
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Calvin and I have had a tradition of celebrating "Birthday Weeks" in our home. As our birthdays approach, we pick when the week begins and when it will end. Each day holds its own unique part of the week-long festivities. But one thing is for sure, there will be lots and lots of cake...
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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 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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