• Adventures,  Kids

    Grotto Falls Trail

    Early morning on a weekend in June was great with kids since we had the place to ourselves! There were too many people during COVID-19 on an afternoon when the cool waterfall would…

  • 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

    Two Little Boys and Trains

    Every morning when I wake up for the past month I feel a little hand on my face and the sweet little voice attached to the hand says, “Mom, trains! Trains!” He looks…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Lily’s 8th Birthday Zoo Trip

    Happy birthday to my not so little girl! My giggly baby is now a giggly mini-adult with dancing shoes and the curiosity of a scientist. My imaginative artist who still loves animals… She…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Utah’s Hogle Zoo

    Riding the Rhino statue at Utah’s Hogle Zoo Our summer would not be complete for our family without a trip to our local zoo! It was our animal-loving 2 year old W’s first time,…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Spring Break Staycation

    We made such great plans for Spring Break, like working on the house and organizing for spring cleaning. When it came time to actually doing it though, we chose to wait on the…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Science Palooza

    We joined up for a double Mommy-daughter date to the Science Palooza in Provo, and my kiddo said it was “Blast-tastic!” From interactive activities about space, a mad scientist show, an animal presentation,…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    Haunted Aquarium

    This was our first trip with Baby Boy to the aquarium! I’m so glad we were able to go because seeing our kids’ faces so full of wonder really made my day. It…