Friends, happy 2019! December was a whirlwind – a wonderful whirlwind. But it’s so nice to be getting back to a normal routine and to be writing and creating and thinking again. I’m really excited for this year. As a … Read More
If there were ever a perfect, kid-friendly hike, Lake Lagunitas would be it. It’s another Marin County gem, tucked into Fairfax. It’s about a 1.5 mile loop that’s almost all flat, but with plenty of interesting things for kids big … Read More
Friends! I know lots of you are starting to plan fun things with your kids this summer, so I managed to narrow down a list of some of our favorite adventures big and small. I’d love if you’d share your … Read More
It’s no surprise to anyone that we’re giant fans of the National Park System. We’ve driven many thousands of miles traversing them. But not all National Park sites are out in the middle of nowhere. Turns out there’s a really … Read More
After hiking Cataract Falls, we discovered our favorite Bay Area view – from the top of Mt. Tam. This is a pretty popular spot, but we hadn’t had the chance to get up there as it’s tucked into the hills … Read More
This past Sunday was our favorite husband/dad’s bday so we decided to head off on a little mini trip for the tail end of spring break to celebrate Daniel. I’m fairly comfortable heading out exploring without him but it is … Read More
Have you heard of the Hippie Tree? It’s a big eucalyptus tree up on a hill with a great swing hanging from it. It’s tucked into a little neighborhood in Tiburon, across the Bay from San Francisco. We were headed … Read More
As I started typing, I realized we rolled into San Francisco exactly two years ago after our 4,500 mile cross-country road trip. I can hardly believe it! In some ways, I still feel like a Virginian; in other ways, I’ve definitely … Read More
DAY 8 After getting into Albuquerque late, we slept in, had another leisurely Marriott-sponsored breakfast, and then drove 3 hours to Petrified Forest National Park. There, we met up with cousins again at the visitors’ center. It was so cute … Read More
DAY 5 After packing up the next morning in Flagstaff, we hit the road to head toward Sedona. We cruised through, admiring the gorgeous red rock along the way. We headed straight for Phoenix, where we stopped in for lunch … Read More
DAY 3 Started in Flagstaff Spent the entire day in Grand Canyon National Park Ended in Flagstaff We left Grandma’s early on a Monday morning and drove the 3.5 hours to Wupatki National Monument. If I’m being perfectly honest, … Read More
The Southwest United States just feels like a different world to me. So many crazy geological formations, weather patterns, flora & fauna. I grew up mostly in Alabama, spent two years in Utah during high school, then moved to Philadelphia … Read More
