Hike #6 for 2026 We joined a NV State Park Ranger for a desert night hike. We walked about two miles on a flat, well-marked trail of hard packed and loose sand through sagebrush. We started before sunset and let our eyes adjust to the darkness using only the light of the moon to see … Continue reading Desert Night Hike
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Happy Mother’s Day 2026
"Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; a mother’s secret hope outlives them all." —Oliver Wendell Holmes
LEGO Exhibit by Sean Kenney
Our family likes celebrating holidays: major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July), biblical feasts (Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Purim), holidays from cultures that we did not originate from (Lunar New Year, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo), and obscure national days (Earth Day, National Gingerbread House Day, National Donut Day, Mario Day, Star Wars Day, … Continue reading LEGO Exhibit by Sean Kenney
Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada
Hikes #4 & #5 for 2026 Our debut glamping trip of the 2026 season was to Valley of Fire State Park - a bucket list destination for us! As we were prepping the trailer, my husband discovered that the water pump wasn’t working. It’s always something with recreational equipment. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ He spent a day searching … Continue reading Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada
Exploring Austin, Texas with Tween/Teens
My husband had a work trip in Austin, TX and the kiddos (ages 11, 13 & 16) and I got to tag along. The kiddos and I had never been to Texas before and we were really excited to spend 3 days exploring. The whole trip started with a big snafu… my husband used his … Continue reading Exploring Austin, Texas with Tween/Teens
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