Life · Parenthood · Travel

Day Trip to Barton Flats Campground

We had the most wonderful time this past Saturday exploring Barton Flats Campground in the San Bernardino Mountains. If you are nearby this is definitely a must place to visit, even if just for a day trip. I love that we live in a city where we can wake up in the morning to go… Continue reading Day Trip to Barton Flats Campground

Life · Meditation · Motherhood

Calm

http://www.instagram.com/p/BoC5qUZnqmH/ A couple weeks ago I had a really overwhelming morning. Normally I just somehow push past it without letting anyone but myself know that inside I feel like the dam is about to crack and everything is about to come pouring out. But on this particular morning I sent a text on a group… Continue reading Calm

Life · Travel

A taste of Athens

Bonjourno! Last I posted we had seen beautiful Dubrovnik and then we headed to Athens. In Athens we stayed a couple of nights and got to explore the Acropolis and also walk a little bit of the city on our own. We also went to Meteora to visit a monastery and a nunnery there. This… Continue reading A taste of Athens

Life · Travel

Dubrovnik – Magical in its own right.

One of the biggest feelings that gets me every single time I travel somewhere is the crazy thought that we could be doing something so ordinary like enjoying a meal, while surrounded by such extraordinary history. But I’m getting way ahead of myself as this photo is actually the end of an amazing day of… Continue reading Dubrovnik – Magical in its own right.

Life · Travel

Continuous beauty

Monday morning we wake up with no luggage and so make the most of what hotel utilities we can get our hands on. Thankfully I had thrown in that extra pair of clothes for the girls and I also found I had stuffed two tank tops in there for me as well. My husband ended… Continue reading Continuous beauty

Life · Travel

Getting somewhere is always an adventure.

Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia! But wait before we get started let’s talk about getting here. So we are at it again. Since having our very first baby (Celeste) we have decided traveling is a huge part of the experience we want to continue to have and to offer our girls. So every two years we… Continue reading Getting somewhere is always an adventure.

Life · Motherhood · Parenthood

Parenting: The grunt work and gratefulness

Last night I sent a text to my husband expressing that it had not been an easy day. That our dog Biggie was a pill and the girls were little beasts. That I know I have a lot to be thankful for but that doesn’t mean that the days are a breeze. My text was… Continue reading Parenting: The grunt work and gratefulness

Life

Make today your best today possible

I told my husband yesterday that I needed a good book. He handed me Dale Carnegie’s book How To Stop Worrying and Start Living. The thing about picking up a good book is that you may find yourself desiring to build the best possible version of yourself. It is very possible to feel moved and… Continue reading Make today your best today possible

Life · Motherhood

Summer fun has just begun

Hello there! I can’t believe it’s been over a month since my last post. I hope life has been good to you! As for us, we are in full summer mode! The end of the school year and Celeste’s first year on the dance team ended super well. It’s hard to believe in the Fall… Continue reading Summer fun has just begun

Life · Motherhood · Travel

Nashville or bust! (And the value of good friends)

The weekend of April 27th came and went and brought with it so many awesome adventures! Before I get into the details of it all I must say this…the biggest take away I would love for you to get is this: treasure your friendships. If you have a group of friends that you hang out… Continue reading Nashville or bust! (And the value of good friends)