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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreAfter 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...
Read MoreWe 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...
Read MoreOwning plants is a great way to bring the beauty and uniqueness of the outdoors to our homes, whether inside or out...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreWe chose Savannah because it holds special memories for us. It's a great mixture of slow paced with activity on every corner...
Read MoreThese 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...
Read MoreIn 2010, our biennial family reunion took us to Bridgton, Maine for 10 days. Our trip was filled with kyacking, fresh lobster, hiking Mt. Washington, camp fires, horse shoes, and exploring neighboring towns…
Read MoreThere'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…
Read MoreOnce a year, Calvin and I love to sneak away together for a time to "reset." We always try to select a location that allows us to unplug and go at a slower pace for a few days. We typically try to find a place that provides an opportunity for us to be outdoors, hike, and explore….
Read MoreFrom 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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