• Adventures,  Kids,  Party

    Neverland Pirate Birthday

    Shiver me timbers! Are you ready to parrrrrrrrrrty like a pirate??? My sweet little lads celebrated their birthdays together while we were in California visiting my family. This was a special birthday for…

  • Adventures

    Hiking We Will Go

    Living on a mountain near park lands means lots of hiking opportunities. We’ve been exploring near our home with our kids. I’ve quickly learned how to make it really enjoyable for us: hats,…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Spring Break at the Zoo

    We spent the morning at the Hogle Zoo for the first time since the pandemic! The kids received binoculars, a year’s pass to the zoo, and “zoo passports” as part of their Easter…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Living Planet Aquarium

    It has been years since we’ve been to the aquarium, and the kids were so excited! We attended a friend’s birthday party at the aquarium while the pandemic measures are going on, so…

  • Personal

    Special Memories of My Mom

    I’m feeling very sentimental today. This is a pic of my Mom with me as a baby, and later with me and my daughter around the same age. As I thought about the…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    How I Met Your Nugget

    Haaaave ya met the Nugget? (What is life without Barney Stinson quotes?) Oh you haven’t?…. Well, put on your imagination hats, and join us in playing with one of the most beloved items…