We had a beautiful afternoon free and took an easy hike at Campbell Mesa Loop Trails. “I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.” ― A.A. Milne This summer, road trips were so great for our family. It got us out of the heat. We were away from laundry and...
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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 closed, but...
The Simple Farm Botanicals and my friend Lylah
Telling you about my friends is so fun. Surprising them with a little shout out makes me giddy. I've shared my friend Jenna and my friend Cindy. Now, please allow me to tell you about my friend Lylah. If you've known me for a while, you know that I'm in love with The...
4 Reasons to Stay at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
This conversation is sponsored by The Scottsdale Resort! It is my honor to share information with you from a company that supports women in the community! When you find friends among the people you work with, that is special. As a blogger and photographer, it is...
An eclipse, in a mom’s world
Once upon a time, an eclipse came by. At the same time, there was a mom in Arizona preparing for her two older children's first day of school the following day. The eclipse was a big deal, but she felt overwhelmed at all that she had to do, so she decided she would...
New Desert Storage in the Airpark {Scottsdale}
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Desert Storage. They have a new location just around the corner! Storage is something we had never really considered as a family, until recently. Last week, a pipe behind our dishwasher cracked, and the kitchen looks like a...
Pretty Pretty Cindy
I love, love, love supporting friends. One of my favorite things to do is to support them by taking pictures for them. I've known Cindy since we moved to Arizona. She was my first friend here. We sang together at church and our kiddos are the same age. It made for...
Holy Doors of Mercy
The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona is a pilgrimage site for a Holy Door during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. When I found out there was a Holy Door in Sedona, I wanted to be sure we each walked through the door and fully understood what it meant. To walk through a...
Sedona {Just Pictures}
Orchards Inn Sedona – a unique southwest getaway
Disclosure: Our family was invited to stay at the beautiful and family-friendly hotel, Orchards Inn, in Uptown Sedona. I am so thankful for opportunities to explore and make memories with my family! Last weekend, we drove up to Sedona for a fun family getaway. It's...