• Travel-n-Trips

    Crafting a Vacation Vision: Where Will You Go?

    Crafting a vacation vision

    One of the ways my family and I savor time together is by going on several vacations a year. We’ve figured out what works for us. For example, we like going on mini-adventures each day. Staying in comfortable AirBnBs that feel relaxing is our preferred way. We like access to water. We prefer quiet to noise. Matt needs space to run. I need warm weather. We need at least a queen sized bed. Two bedrooms is a must. We ideally like to reconnect with old friends while traveling. But every family’s process for crafting a vacation vision is different. Therefore, I put together some guiding questions, in case it’s helpful … Read More

  • Travel-n-Trips

    Stinson Beach, California

    A short walk from our AirBnB to the beach
    Uncle John came from a visit
    More friends came for a visit
    Matt loves running the Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach
    A day trip to Bolinas, just a little farther up the road
    Eating carnival food back in San Fran

    I’m behind on writing about our Fall Break trip in October to Stinson Beach, California, but I didn’t want to let it drop because I love that part of the country! So here it goes…

    Whenever we fly to San Francisco, we take a pit stop in Oakland to connect with two different sets of dear friends. We … Read More

  • Good Times

    Henry’s 8th Birthday

    Stinson Beach during Fall Break

    Summer Trip to Colorado
    Sculpting mud on a camping trip with friends
    Barton Springs in Austin, TX
    Breakfast!
    Swimming in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, TX
    On Lake Travis
    Just another day
    Legos!
    Fishing in Wimberley, TX
    Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio
    IMAX documentary at Bullock Museum

    Dearest Henry,

    We have been so lucky to have another year with you. You are so full of interesting ideas and insights. And you have big, deep questions about the universe! You also love fuzzy blankets, tickling, wrestling, and snuggling.

    You continue to love fishing when you get a chance. You caught a big fish when we … Read More