My mind wanders. Somewhere between a time before Spanish Conquistadors penetrated this territory and the last time dinosaurs rattled the ground with their presence. It … Read more
Our night of sleeping behind a man made wall for water was over. We were looking forward to the next major stops on this leg … Read more
The adventure family trip was officially underway. With an accidentally glorious start, we were on our way towards the Hoover Dam. Sleep did not come … Read more
Let’s get this show on the road. For the first day of our adventure family trip, we set our sights on Lake Mead in Nevada. … Read more
I was speaking with a friend recently and discovered a terrible tragedy had befallen me. I found I had been born into the wrong century. … Read more
Planning road trips can be tricky: you have to consider driving time, spots you want to see along the way, food, expense, etc. On top … Read more
We have officially become an adventure family. Today, we’re leaving on a 3500 mile road trip on a 45 degree angle through the great American landscape. … Read more
I’ve shared before that Downtown LA didn’t have a particularly awesome reputation when Nate and I lived in Westwood 15 years ago. It absolutely delights me that the area has seen such a massive uptick in development of family-friendly spots, from the installation of LA Live to the resurgence of Grand Central Market. It’s become one of our go-to spots for mini getaways and every time we go, I come back with a list of newly-discovered sights that I want to explore the next time we visit. The constantly-evolving nature of this historical area is fascinating, and the sentimental side of me thrills to see my kids exploring intricate pockets of the city where our family was founded.
I grew up all over the western half of the United States. I may have only lived in Washington, Oregon, California and Oklahoma but my … Read more
Say hello to our new pet goat, Rockabilly. Yup, we adopted a Saanen pet goat from a local feed store. I was going through, minding … Read more