There is something so magnificent to me about visiting your adult children and getting a glimpse into the life they are building. Dave and I managed to squeeze in a quick visit to Palo Alto to visit some of our favorites, Elle and Carson. Our kids who are doing such good things over in that…
Last fall I had the chance to sneak away for a girls trip to San Francisco with some of my college friends. Over three days we explored some of the best parts of San Francisco — biking across the Golden Gate Bridge, visiting Muir Woods, wandering Lombard Street, and soaking up the beauty of Golden…
Our final day in San Francisco with kids included a visit to Stanford University, more Golden Gate Bridge views, and soaking up the last moments of a trip we didn’t want to end. This “visiting Stanford with kids” post is part of our 3-day San Francisco with kids trip: Day 1: Walking tour + Chinatown…
Day two in San Francisco with kids was bike day, and we decided to bike the Golden Gate Bridge with kids and ride all the way to Sausalito. After our biking and exploration we ended the day with chocolate and the city lights. If you’re planning your own San Francisco itinerary with kids, I’ll just…
On our first day in San Francisco with kids, our itinerary was packed with walking, exploring, and soaking in that glorious city. From Chinatown to cable cars to Union Square at Christmas, it was the perfect start to our trip. My sister Charity lives in San Francisco and she loves it. And when I say…
Today is a six year red rock wedding anniversary for two of my favorites. You see, six years ago, on a red rock plateau overlooking a deep gorge below, Elle and Carson were married in such a meaningful ceremony where they exchanged the most heartfelt vows. It was a wedding in the middle of uncertainty….
Easter looks a little different these days—with our kids grown and celebrating in different places—but somehow, this holiday still holds us together. This year Easter was pretty special. Because we got to have our grandbabies with us to celebrate. We got to have our three college girls too. How did this all work out? Well,…
I usually do a “snapshot” of how life is right at that moment at the beginning of each new year. And this year feels especially significant because it’s our first season as empty nesters. Oh, I’m a record-keeper, that’s for sure. And this blog holds so many precious memories for our family. But I love…
Over the course of a week and a half, somehow the stars aligned and I had the opportunity to gather three different circles of women I love in California. Each group came from a different part of my life, with their own history and energy. And each gathering taught me something about connection, the beauty…