The Flamingo that followed me

Dear Avery, Did you know that the flamingo is a pretty bad ass animal? It’s more than the pink tropical bird most people associate it with. It’s much more. Did you know it can drink boiling hot water, but can also live in below freezing conditions? Stick that bird anywhere, and it will survive. SeeContinue reading “The Flamingo that followed me”

Keep Calm, and Boulder On.

Dear Avery, This past Memorial day weekend I made a last minute decision to go camping in the desert of Joshua Tree National Park with a group of friends. Yes, I slept on the ground. No, there wasn’t a flushing toilet. Yes, I stargazed.  No, I wasn’t a huge fan of the very loud bugs.Continue reading “Keep Calm, and Boulder On.”

Our newest leading lady, Miss Bayley!

Dear Bayley, It’s Oscar Sunday, and today you decided to make your grand entrance into the world. You’ve joined a family of movie lovers, so I’d say it’s the perfect day to be born. The other leading lady in our lives is your big sister, Avery (almost 6yrs old now). When your Mom called herContinue reading “Our newest leading lady, Miss Bayley!”

Hoping for a bright 2017, and experiencing my own “mini Wild”.

Dear Avery, 2016 was a tough one. Lots of turmoil in the world and lots of uncertainty it seems. This was the first year I could remember as a collective human race — most of us are happy to see it end. Me included. There is something about starting a new year that brings hopeContinue reading “Hoping for a bright 2017, and experiencing my own “mini Wild”.”