I love where we live. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains we are surrounded by miles and miles of hiking trails. Our family enjoys exploring new trails together and over the past year spending time outdoors has become even more important. Some people are surprised to find that we regularly hike with […]
We recently had a spring vacation to the beach down in Carlsbad, California. It was just what the doctor ordered with plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and catching up with friends and family who live in the area. We visited the beach, swam in the pool, and soaked up maybe too much sun. One of […]
Growing up in Southern California only 30 minutes away from The Happiest Place on Earth means that I went a lot. I went with family, with friends, and even with a young girl that I babysat for awhile. Then when I got older and had a family of my own Mike and I were able […]
If you’re a parent or student in the U.S. then Spring Break has already happened or is happening soon. I think a lot of us parents have a little bit of PTSD about it. After all, remember what happened when our kids came home for last Spring Break? It lasted over a year!! I think […]
Sometimes we don’t have to look very far to find an adventure. Honestly, the little weekend getaways we enjoy as a family are some of the most fun. They tend to be more laid back and don’t require as much planning on my part! A couple of weekends ago we went away to Reno for […]