• Adventures,  Kids

    Winter Mother-Daughter Dates

    We’ve kicked off the new year with some quality time. I really love hanging out with my daughter! This was part of her Christmas present, and we’ve taken full advantage. “Coffee” Date This…

  • Personal

    Roxy Recovering

    Miss Roxy got groomed on Tuesday. She enjoys short hair even in winter since she loves being outside and it’s easier to go on walks when burrs, dirt, and clumps of snow don’t…

  • Kids,  Personal

    January Family Updates

    We’ve been collecting eggs for our neighbors who are out of town, so there’s an abundance of fresh organic delicious backyard eggs and we may not be able to go back to eating…

  • Personal

    Kat’s 10 Ways to Survive Winter

    Winter is here again! Is this becoming a yearly tradition of coming up with ways to beat S.A.D.? See previous years here and here. Usually when I think of “surviving winter” I’m thinking…

  • Kids

    Merry Christmas 2023

    These were hits this year: We embraced Feliz Navidad, and had street tacos for Christmas dinner. Most of the week has been enjoying time together playing the games or activities we can do…

  • Kids,  Personal

    December Family Moments

    Here are a few moments I’d like to remember from this month. Quiet times at home. Performances and celebrations. Admiring our lovely mountain. I got to read F’s first book entitled “The Dragin…

  • Kids

    Bowling Mother-Daughter Date

    This girl had a very special day today for our December Mother-Daughter date, which I pulled her out of school for the first time for. I think that made our time together even…