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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!”

Women March to be Heard

Dear Avery, On January 21st, 2017… People from all around the world took a stand for Women’s rights. They marched, they rallied (even your Mimi!), they held their heads high and let their voices be heard. It was a call to action. Wake up — Women have something to say. I didn’t get the personalContinue reading “Women March to be Heard”

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”.”

Ain’t Life Grand.

Dear Avery, I’m a firm believer that things like quotes, people, works of art, sunsets, a super moon, or a song will find me at the right time when I need a moment of reflection. A simple Instagram photo and caption found its way to me when I needed it to. A woman who’s companyContinue reading “Ain’t Life Grand.”