Just a Lazy Sunday in January 2025

snowflake shaped marshmallows from Target lol My friend MM made me a book bag and bookmark as a hostess gift - I’ll have to invite her over for dinner more often! family Ring Fit challenge ❄️ Do you get snow where you live? 📚 What’s your fave lazy day activity?

Hidden Valley Hike

Hike #2 for 2025 This was a co-op led/organized hike. Technically speaking, I’m actually on the hiking committee, but that’s just because the main leader requested some “support”. I still feel pretty new to the area and I’m grateful to have friends who’ve lived here longer and have great ideas for places to hike! I … Continue reading Hidden Valley Hike

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

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

Happy November!

My husband volunteered to help with the church’s AV team. We needed to be there much earlier than usual this past Sabbath… I took the kiddos out for breakfast. designer mocha loaded avocado toast banana & berry compote waffle with a dark chocolate drizzle fall colors a bin full of seasonal picture books I got … Continue reading Happy November!