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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Living in Riverside grants access to so many wonderful nearby attractions - including a number of beautiful parks. One of our favorite evening activities is walking over to the park near our house and spending time looking for fish, birds, and squirrels…
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On our way home from North Carolina, we decided to stop by the infamous South of the Border. If you haven't heard of it, just drive on I-95 and you'll see advertisements for 100 miles in each direction. I remember stopping there as a child and it being kinda creepy and deserted…
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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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In 2012, we packed up and spent a whole week in the Florida Keys with some of our dearest friends. We stayed on one of the less populated and touristy keys - Marathon Key. The house we stayed in backed right up to a waterway that lead out to the ocean…
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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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The fresh air, the smell of the ocean blowing in through the windows, and the ever-changing scenery engaged all of the senses and caused me to fall in love with the West Coast...
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In 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…
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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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Coffee Creek is out in the middle of nowhere and was a PERFECT location to "get away from it all." From our days relaxing by the pool soaking in the California sun, to the cool nights by the bonfire connecting with family members - the atmosphere was wonderful!…
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There is so much joy and freedom to be found in planning well! For me, much of the fun is found in the anticipation. I feel like the fun and excitement can be lost when I’m sitting in my hotel room or driving in the car trying to figure out what I want to do next…
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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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Once 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….
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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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