Banff has been on our wishlist for years and years and we finally decided to make the trip happen this summer. If you’re unfamiliar, Banff National Park is in Alberta, Canada and is touted as one of the most beautiful places on the planet. We’re lucky enough to live 10 hours away by car! Our …
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Midwest Circuit, Summer 2024 Edition
Summer is quickly coming to a close around here. We recently returned from our final trip of the summer – a 10-day Minnesota and Wisconsin voyage to spend some time with our families. On the front end of our trip we stayed with my brother, who graciously accommodated us. We spent some time at my …
Hannah is SIX!
It’s been a big year for our girl! She is officially SIX! This has been a year of resilience, FUN, time with mama, learning so many new things and really coming out of her shell. Hannah’s six year stats: Hannah started her sixth year in the middle of the summer last year. She turned into …
School’s Out!
Summer is officially here and school is finally over for the year! Hannah graduated from preschool this spring. She will be going off to kindergarten in the fall, joining Ben at his school. We attended the sweetest graduation ceremony and picnic for Hannah’s school and the graduating kiddos. It was so special. Ben finished up …
Ben is 8!
They say it goes fast and gosh, they are right. Ben’s eighth year has been an absolute delight. Age seven for Ben will go down as one of my all-time favorite years so far. This age felt particularly wonderful because it felt like so much clicked for him as he transitioned from a little kid …
Spring in the Mountains
We’re in the midst of a really beautiful spring in the mountains! The lupine is blooming beautifully right now, and we’ve been fortunate to enjoy a spectacular wildflower show over the last couple of months. We dug out from the low snowpack early this year, though it has been a pretty chilly and windy spring. …
Ancient Lakes Camping Trip
Despite my hopes to spend spring break this year somewhere on a beach, we spent it at home and in a tent. And it was wonderful. Our camping trip was probably my favorite that we’ve done so far – it was so lovely! Our good friends invited us to join them on their camping trip …
Whistler Trip
Just after Alex returned home from his big backcountry hut trip back in March I ventured out on my own ski trip. I headed to Whistler to celebrate my friend Bri’s 40th birthday. I’ve known Bri now for about two years and she’s one of those extra special humans who when you meet her you …
Alex’s Hut Trip
Alex has spent the winter preparing for a remote backcountry hut trip. It turned out to be a trip of a lifetime for him. I’ll share his incredible photos and provide a little context behind the trip. He and eight friends drove up to a small ski town in interior British Columbia, skied at a …
The Golden Years
I’ve been wondering a lot lately if we’re in the midst of the golden years of parenting. Is there such a thing? My kids are 5.5 and 7.5 and it feels like we’re in such a good spot right now. They absolutely adore each other and play together every waking moment. It’s hard to imagine …