First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

I’m currently working on a map art project, and it struck me that the cut ends of the fallen logs along the trail resemble a compass rose. The longest cracks seem to point in a direction. Carson River Our family went on a Ranger-led group hike 3.25 miles there & back cloudy/52°F red tail hawks, … Continue reading First Hike 1/1/25 – Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Christmas Decor at My House

Hi friends - thought I’d take y’all on a little tour of my Christmas decor. My daughter (age 12) was chomping at the bit to get out the bins of decorations. 😁 These are handmade heirlooms that my mom made. Click this link: A Beary Merry Christmas (if you want to read more about this … Continue reading Christmas Decor at My House

Christmas Movies

December movie nights are in full swing at our place. Here’s a few of our faves: these cuties are ready for another movie night 🍿 What’s your favorite Christmas movie(s)?

Family Christmas Photoshoot 2024

I usually try to take our family Christmas card photo on an overcast day. Overcast is the perfect lighting for outdoor photos. We were all set to do the photos on a nice overcast day, but then it started raining and I only snagged a couple practice shots of the kiddos. I loved the idea … Continue reading Family Christmas Photoshoot 2024

LEGOLAND California 2024

My youngest just turned 10! I’ve officially got three kids in double digits! B hasn’t ever had a big party or destination birthday so this year we made it a priority and scheduled a trip to LEGOLAND California! Ticket prices have changed since the last time we visited. The least expensive option was to purchase … Continue reading LEGOLAND California 2024