For the past nine years now we have been spending our summers at Montecito Sequoia Lodge, located in the Sequoia National Forest. This is probably my favorite place to visit every single year because to me it feels like a true vacation and I think I will rave about this place until the day I… Continue reading Let me tell you about Montecito
We took a long overdue family getaway to Joshua Tree National Park this weekend! Originally my husband wanted us to camp but all the sites were already booked so we made a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express instead. Great spot as it’s not far at all from the park entrance. Being the rockstar parents… Continue reading Confidence building
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
Montecito Sequioa Lodge was everything and more. I loved it for its comfortable simplicity and reminder of what’s truly beautiful in life. Family. Connection. Nature. No TV. No internet. As we began our departure from Orange County and 45 minutes into our 7 hour car drive we heard Celeste’s voice from the back seat “why… Continue reading The beginning of a family tradition
We are off to Sequoia National Park this weekend! Shortly after Elysse was born, my husband and I started to talk about booking a camping trip in May so that we would have something nice to look forward to. I did the math and figured at 4 months of age it wouldn’t be too bad… Continue reading Road trip to relaxation
Last I left off we were in Borrego Springs, the kind of place that is so remote and small that you intentionally have to be going there. It’s not somewhere you happen to stop by on your way to your real destination. And don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful slow moving quiet place, the… Continue reading In search of wildflowers: Don’t blame the Toms
I love the stillness and unfamiliarity of a hotel room at this hour. We are in the city of Borrego Springs, the kind of quaint little city with no stop lights and that closes its mall at 5p daily. We are here to visit and explore Anza Borrego Dessert State Park and see the wild… Continue reading In search of wild flowers with a toddler and baby: Day 1
We are going camping this weekend!!! Can you tell I’m excited? I had never been camping until I met my husband, and I do mean the sleep in a tent and bundle up in your sleeping bag camping kind of thing. I remember the first time my husband took me camping to Joshua Tree National… Continue reading One with Nature
We’re off to El Morro Park for our first family hike with baby Celeste!! It’s such a beautiful and sunny day in CA, plus we haven’t been on a hike together since we found out I was pregnant, maybe even a little bit before then so its been about a year. I’m so excited because… Continue reading First Hike
Today was a really great day. After my husband and I went to church we decided to go for a leisure walk over at the Back Bay in Newport Beach and take advantage of the nice weather. It was great to be outside and enjoy each other’s company and laugh at our stories. I also love to see all the people exercising… Continue reading Fresh Air, And Why Exposing Your Booty In The Woods Is Usually Not A Good Idea
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 