Respite

If I were to pick a word to describe this past couple of years, I think “challenging” would be barely adequate. It’s not just the numbers – going from five…
Read moreIf I were to pick a word to describe this past couple of years, I think “challenging” would be barely adequate. It’s not just the numbers – going from five…
Read moreSunday afternoon was one of the most perfect weather days ever, a complete outlier for the month of May in Arizona, when the temperature barely hit 70 for a high.…
Read moreIt’s difficult to find time during the actual Easter celebration for two families heavily involved in their respective church’s music ministries to gather for a celebration. On our end of…
Read moreA lot of years we have done a photo walk with the family on or the day after New Year’s Day. This year the holiday fell on Sunday, which doesn’t…
Read moreAfter a weekend of celebration and crazy schedules and too much sugar, there’s nothing like getting out into nature a little to settle the minds and hearts of our kiddos.…
Read moreOne of the perks of having children in traditional schools is that you get to attend their Christmas pageants, and even invite the grandparents! It’s especially fun for Efrain this…
Read moreThere’s really not a lot to say about Halloween. We went with what I call the “Minimalist Superhero” theme, capes, masks, and of course, a bucket for each. The evening…
Read moreThe last part of the afternoon on Saturday was divided between some shooting for Jake, Daddy and Laurent, and finally, one more hike down to the Carrizo Wash, this time…
Read moreWhile sightseeing with the kiddos along the ranch roads and looking for the best vantage points to see the pretty golden foliage, the kids were looking at other things. I…
Read moreWhile the board members were meeting at our cabin on Saturday morning, I thought it prudent to remove the hoard of children from the immediate vicinity and take them on…
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