Captain Hook and Mr. Smee
So far, for the three years that I’ve had kiddos for Halloween, I’ve made their costumes! The first two years it was pretty simple pieces, or add ons that I made to make a costume – 2016, 2015 and 2014. Brecken even continued with wearing the “fox” has his first Halloween costume too! So when […]
Should Your Pet’s Food be Grain Free? | R-O-X-A-N-N You don’t have to…
#PetSmart provides the amazing shopping experience to browse the loads of #ProPlanPossibilities with #Purina #ProPlan dog food! My Rhodesian Ridgeback, Roxann, found her unique variety and you can discover yours! #ad #collectivebias
The #1 Question about Family Photos
it doesn't matter if I'm going to be the one behind the camera or not, from both clients, friends and family and everyone in between, the number one question I get asked is.... What do we wear for family photos?
How I Put the Healthy into my Meals
When it comes it comes to how I eat, I want it to be healthy...and easy. Oh easy! Because while I do love to cook, I don't want my days to revolved around prepping and cooking what I'm going to eat I could step away from the article or post I was working on early, in order to cook myself a meal, or I could continue to do what I've been doing lately, which is grab a Healthy Choice® Power Bowls and smartwater.
A Day Trip to Avila Beach
A two and a half hour road trip from Monterey will land you at Avila Beach! Just outside of San Luis Obispo, it's a tiny little beach community and just where we go when we want a real beach experience. I say real beach because it's hot enough there to wear a swimsuit...
Lake Tahoe for the Weekend
Guys, I love this place. One afternoon after we hiked, we drove around Lake Tahoe. Yes, the whole lake. It’s 71 miles of shoreline and usually broken up into North Tahoe and South Tahoe. I’m not 100% where Incline Village falls (whether North or South -I’d guess North) but regardless, it’s stunning. Arguably one of […]
10 Instagram Accounts I Follow That Might Surprise You
I am probably on Instagram more than any other social media platform, and it's because I love looking at pictures and videos! And while I do follow some of the standard accounts I've rounded up ten Instagram account that I follow that might surprise you. Because why would I follow a designer who cooks mainly vegan when I eat all the non-vegan things? Or an account based solely on what Kate Middleton wears?
weekend reading | No.4
A monthly series bringing you favorite links from around the web.
California | visiting Glass Beach
Glass Beach came about because Fort Bragg used to use a few sites along the coastline as dumps back in the early 1900's. When they stopped, the waves took the glass and pottery dumped there and turned that sections of coast in a beach filled with sea glass.
weekend reading | No.3
A monthly series bringing you favorite links from around the web.
California | Hiking in Point Reyes
A family outing hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore, just north of San Francisco. Video included!
California | Fern Canyon
Exploring the Fern Canyon locating in the Redwoods National Park along the Northern California coast.
New Mexico | Hiking in Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
A day hike in the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument located in New Mexico.
Cali Home | the living room
A collection of posts featuring my California rental home.
weekend reading | No.2
A monthly series bringing you favorite links from around the web.
Monterey | Pacific Grove | Carmel
A guide of things to do and places to eat in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel.
California | Pescadero
Just south of Half Moon Bay, CA is this tiny, tiny little town called Pescadero. The downtown is about a block long, and features a coffee shop, a few restaurants and all the quaintness one might want; which is probably why there were Zipcar's everywhere
weekend reading | No.1
An occasional series with current links, along with recommended reads and products.
California | Natural Bridges State Beach
Earlier this year, we headed up to spend a morning at the Natural Bridges State Park. It was one of the first times exploring Santa Cruz, and we had a great time just hanging out on this beach.
Ajax’s Barnyard Bash
Ajax had been asking for a few months "when is it HIS birthday?" and telling me about his candles and people singing Happy Birthday to him... so I knew this year we had to throw him a birthday party.
Wall Art for the Boy’s Room
When I was thinking of decor for the boy's room, before we moved, I knew I wanted something like this on their walls. And then I found out I couldn't put any paint on the walls, but I still wanted a mountain wall.
California | Yosemite National Park, No.2
In all honesty, I could fill a few posts up with Yosemite. And we were only there for three days, so the amount of places we could have parked for a picnic and some rock throwing (from Ajax, obviously) is loads.
California | Yosemite National Park, No. 1
The mountains were calling, and we had to go.The rad thing about Yosemite, is that while you were up (some parts are 8000 feet above sea level) there were still views around you. It seems there way always something higher off in the horizon, and I dig that.
A Play Table for the Boys | Part Two
It took me long enough, but I finally got a table for the boys! Remember my options? Yeah, I didn't get any of them.Because of how modern the space was feeling, I wanted to add a rustic vibe to balance it out.
Packing for Yosemite (with the family)
We’re headed to Yosemite soon, and I’m looking forwards to some WOODS. I’ve heard the hikes (and the views!) are legit. I’ve got to get my Colorado vibes somehow! And while I love a good cabin, we opted to stay at a resort this time around. Can you say happy hour at the family hot […]
A Play Table for the Boys
I am looking for a play table for the boys. Honestly, Ajax would play on a cardboard box if we had one out. In fact, I picked him up from preschool and all the kiddos were totally all playing in and around and on a huge cardboard box.
California | McWay Falls
Maybe because I know where we live, it’s not permanent, not for the next few moves anyway. But that makes me want to see and experience as much as we can, where we live. So between my husband and I, we usually create a list of places to go and restaurants to try so that […]
California | Point Lobos
Back on Father's Day, it's become our tradition to get diner pancakes and go on a hike. Our hike last year is still a favorite! And while I'm not the papa, I was more than excited to hike around Point Lobos!
Hey Move
It's been three and a half years since I've done an outta-state move, and first ever move with kiddos. But instead of checking things off my moving list, I'm over on Snapchat (Abi Linsey) terrifying Ajax to tear by using the faces filters...and couldn't stop laughing about it
WE ARE MOVING
We’re moving to Monterey, California. Honestly, I love Colorado and will definitely shed a tear or two about leaving. When I saw the email from my husband the other day that officially confirmed our move, it just so happened that it was classic, Colorado-sunny day with the Rocky Mountains just standing there in my view […]
Are There Enough Words to Go Around?
You may or may not have known, books have long been a love of mine. All thanks to my mom who had me at the library as an itty bitty, reading has just become part of who I am. The writing piece came along slower, but by the time I was a junior in college, […]
The Royal Gorge Railroad’s Santa Express
the best Christmas experience around
Christmas Cards
Thanks to a very sweet friend, and helping hands from one of her friends… my Christmas card should be in my mailbox today! It’s gotten to the point where it takes a village to get our Christmas card photo, so I have to take it early. Also, my Christmas tree had been up since mid-November […]
Advent Calendar
Sometime this summer, I started thinking about Advent and what I wanted to do for Ajax this year. I didn’t do anything last year, because I forgot. So (summer!) I was all about making sure I had a plan this year. And that’s when I remembered that my mom had made a countdown to Christmas […]
Happy Halloween from Our Little…..
COMBAT DIVER!! Ajax is “roaring” – He just saw the lions! Did you think I was spilling the beans on the gender of our little one? Hah.. honestly, we still don’t know…yet. But do I promise to share! Promise. Earlier this month, my husband came home with an adorable picture of a little one […]
New Mexico | ABQ International Balloon Fiesta
We did it! We made it to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! If you didn't know, with almost 600 balloons, it is the largest ballooning event and the most photographed event on earth. It's a pretty big deal.
Colorado | Balloon Classic
A few weekends ago, Colorado Springs had their Balloon Classic and I was determined to be there for the send off on Saturday morning. Yes, it meant heading out the door before six am, but I was determined.
Colorado | Maroon Bells
I have to say, my expectations were pretty high for Maroon Bells. Not just because of everything that I had heard about it, but something about being in Aspen twice before and trying to see Maroon Bells both times without actually being able to get there upped the ante.
Colorado | Hanging Lake + Thoughts on Hiking
Hanging Lake was one of the places way up at the top on my list of things to do this summer in Colorado. To be honest, I didn't really know anything about the hike to get to there, I just knew at the end was Hanging Lake and that's what I wanted to see.
Exploring the Great Sand Dunes
Since moving to Colorado, my husband has had a list of 'Colorado Things' to do. This past weekend, he got to check one off his list. I knew about the Great Sand Dunes, but never looked up anything about them, so I didn't really know what to expect.
New
I love new everything, and I can not be alone in this. Who doesn't like new? I have even purposely not worn a recently purchased shirt because I like that it's new...well, it's new until I wear it. I like new houses and newly moving into them.