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Today was supposed to be the day things returned to "normal" around here—the kids were supposed to be back to school and day care after

I scrapbook a lot of stuff. I admit it. And while I love that I have a fun way to document my kids' youngest years,

Just a quick share of a digital scrapbook page I did on the plane on the way home from Colorado. The warm weather last weekend

G and E had their final swim lessons last Thursday, and they walked away after eight sessions more confident in the water. G became pretty

Papa and Omi (my dad and Anita) sent home with us a giant bear for G & E. He barely squeezed into a giant suitcase,

I love coming home almost as much as I love going on vacation. For some reason, the process of coming home after being gone for

I think the only reason anyone would want to do what we saw a group of guys doing yesterday would have to be an insane

On Monday, I experienced Colorado from a different view—deep into the "back country" in the mountains. With no roads in sight, we went on a

On one of our drives yesterday, we spotted this wolf. Had to grab a picture. Too cool. The roads up here are death-defying, and I

It's a quiet day today at Sky Mountain Ranch, the subdivision where my dad and stepmom live. (They're the only house in the subdivision, though!

It's been a beautiful day here in Ridgway (and Montrose and surrounding areas). I was ready well before Erin and Dad (Anita had to work

So here I am…in sunny, beautiful Ridgway, Colorado, visiting my dad and stepmom. We arrived yesterday and have a busy day planned today. Not much