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The Fourth of July – Flagstaff

Fourth of July was always a huge event when I was growing up. We looked forward to the parades every year. Sometimes it was Plano, Texas and sometimes it was Mansfield, Texas, but it was always fun and huge. The first year we moved to Phoenix, I couldn’t believe...

Tonto Natural Bridge

Road trips are keeping us all sane somehow. It’s hot. We are together a lot and heading up north to make memories makes a lot of sense right now. As we drove, we noticed signs explaining trail restrictions. I was hoping the trail I had chosen wouldn’t be...

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP – Review by Mom and Marvel Fan Girl

Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of  ANT-MAN AND THE WASP. Last week, Nate and I had the privilege of seeing a sneak preview of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP.  I was hesitant about taking Nate, because last time I felt the humor was inappropriate...

Huntington Beach

I held my breath all weekend, hoping that the kids were well by Monday. We’d been planning a trip to California and I was so hopeful. Well, Sunday was perfect. We packed, planned, and I apologized in advance for my ridiculous need to control everything the...