A Cherry Picking Scoundrel
July 17, 2017
Today was the perfect day for cherry picking. Ok, it was slightly by accident that was so perfect. But when the stars align for you — you enjoy every moment. And that’s just what we did. After Evie’s nap, we headed up to Walter’s Fruit Ranch on Greenbluff. It was a weirdly cool day for […]
Oh, man. The rice.
July 9, 2017
Like any other parent, I’m always looking for activities to keep Evie entertained. Activities that don’t involve marathon Daniel Tiger viewings. Although that’s not to say that hasn’t happened. But, that’s neither here nor there. Good old educational activities. That’s what I’m on the hunt for. I don’t mind a little mess, as long as […]
Hey, Splash Pads. We love you.
July 4, 2017
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An Afternoon at Fish Lake
Aaron and I have never been very outdoorsy. Mostly because nature seems to physically attack us as soon as we step outside. Seriously. I’m weirdly allergic to mosquitoes (think bites that swell up like a softball). Aaron’s allergic to just about every plant that produces pollen and seems to always get stung by bees. Not […]
A Toddling Strawberry Thief
July 2, 2017
As I was watering the garden, I noticed it had become eerily quiet. Too quiet. Sand was not being flung. The dog was not being chased. A snack was not being demanded. That’s when I saw Evie. She was crouched down by our tiny strawberry plant. And she was popping all of the miniature, unripe […]
Dear Lady at Trader Joe’s
June 16, 2017
Dear Lady at Trader Joe’s, I noticed when you put your van into reverse and started to let off the brake. I gave you a smile to let you know that I hoped I was not in you way as I held my daughter on my hip and moved bags of groceries into my car’s […]
