Monterey, California – Bike Path

We booked a trip to Marina Dunes RV Resort to celebrate the Feast of Booths. This Biblical holiday was traditionally celebrated by building temporary shelters in which to live for the week. This is to commemorate the Israelites wandering in the desert for 40 years living in tents. Our adaptation was to go glamping in … Continue reading Monterey, California – Bike Path

Romantic Weekend Getaway – South Lake Tahoe

My husband and I haven’t been on a romantic weekend getaway since my best friend got married in Washington State and my oldest was 8-months-old. A date weekend was well overdue. We spent two nights and one whole day on a mini vacation while the kiddos stayed home with their nearest grandparents. Tahoe is spectacular! … Continue reading Romantic Weekend Getaway – South Lake Tahoe

Trail Mix Hike

Hike #9 for 2025 A NV State Park, Fort Churchill, hosted a “Trail Mixer” on National trail mix day, 8/31. They provided a humongous trail mix bar with a huge variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and candy. After creating our own custom bags of trail mix, we went on a hike to trail test … Continue reading Trail Mix Hike

Tween/Teen Baptism

My children/teen, ages 11, 12 & 15 all decided to be baptized together at Leoni Meadows family camp this year. Our religious beliefs are that a person chooses for themself when to be baptized by immersion in water when they’re old enough to understand the symbolism of baptism and understand what it means. To prepare, … Continue reading Tween/Teen Baptism

Maple Maca Latte – Superfood Beverage #5

Well friends, I didn’t like this drink at all. It tasted like vegetables and not in a good way. My son didn’t mind the flavor so he drank it! I’ve got one more left on the menu to try…