• Kids

    Lily’s 9th Birthday

    For her birthday, L visited her friends Maddie and Sariah the day prior for one on one in-person play dates. Most of it was outside in the garden with Maddie’s rabbits and amongst…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    July 4th in a Pandemic

    Hike We love Independence Day around here! No big crowds and giant celebrations this year with the pandemic, but we decided to try being outdoors where we don’t need to wear masks and…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Devil’s Punchbowl Hike

    Jer and I have fond memories of hiking Devil’s Punchbowl as kids in California. I remember going on an elementary school field trip and feeling like it was an extraordinary place because ladybugs…

  • Kids

    Easter 2020

    The kids were so excited for the Easter festivities, including coloring eggs with Dad before bed, waking up to hunt for eggs around the house, and discovering surprises in their Easter baskets. Our…

  • Adventures,  Personal

    7 Changes Since Coronavirus

    The Coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone around the world. My husband said that even though there is chaos and uncertainty, it feels like everyone has been forced to slow down and do a…