Hooray, you made the volleyball team!

Dear Avery, You are almost 12 now and just got a new phone. I can’t believe it. Texting with you has become a shock of “wow, she isn’t a kid anymore” and “wow, this is so cool that we can have these quick chats.” The first texts we shared were about you trying out forContinue reading “Hooray, you made the volleyball team!”

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.”

Keep Calm and Glamp On

Dear Avery, This past weekend I experienced my first ever GLAMPING trip. What’s “Glamping”? It simply means “glamorous camping”…and by that, it means camping without the tent or sleeping bag. It’s “camping” in a cabin with a bed, electricity and a full bathroom…but in the middle of nature. You get the point. We went inContinue reading “Keep Calm and Glamp On”

My favorite things… 2013!

Dear Avery, 2013 was one incredible year. Your Uncle and I were both promoted in our jobs, sold our first house and bought another, both bought new cars, traveled a lot, and introduced some new babies into our family and friend’s families! It’s been a year of extreme growth and pure joy. In that year,Continue reading “My favorite things… 2013!”

Farewell to “The Office” : Why is this so hard? (That’s What She Said)

Dear Avery, Every so often a really great television show comes along. It makes you laugh, cry, and sometimes cringe. “The Office” is one of those shows. It’s a simple story about a paper company, it’s office workers, and the funny/ embarassing / tear-jerkering / awkward /loving situations that ensues during the 9-5 work day.Continue reading “Farewell to “The Office” : Why is this so hard? (That’s What She Said)”