2026 Snapshot: Life as Empty Nesters
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…
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Ada June Turns One!
A year ago from yesterday, it was Friday the 13th. Dave and I were skiing in the mountains and we got a phone call that we had been waiting for….
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Gathering the Sisters I Married Into
Over the course of a week and a half in California, I had the chance to gather three different circles of women who have shaped my life in different ways….
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Three Generations of Women, Together
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…
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Valentine’s Day Weekend with my Valentines
I got to spend Valentine’s Day weekend with not only my very own husband-valentine, but also with my kid-valentines, plus a couple of their valentines. It happened to be President’s…
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Another Birthday – This Time it’s Carson
Ok, I’ve been largely MIA around here. Been working so hard on getting this little blog “revamp” going, have you noticed it? So many thoughts to share about that and…
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Today is Claire’s 22nd Birthday – in the Wake of an Adventure in Australia
Today Claire turns twenty-two. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!! I cannot think of a better way to celebrate this girl than highlighting a few moments of our special trip to visit her…
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Christmas Eve 2025
Before this turns into ancient history, let’s record how Christmas Eve went this year. We crammed a lot into this night, but it was a good “lot.” At least to…
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Christmas Inspiration: My Favorite Ideas for Connection, Fun, Food & Gifts
I want to share some of my favorite Christmas inspiration in one post. My very favorite ideas I’ve gathered through all my years of Christmases. Christmas is the BEST time…
