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May 17, 2022

A Bunch of Lasts

I have been a bit surprised this week by my emotions. We have a bunch of “lasts” this week. Last soccer practice, last soccer games, last day of school….

I am SO excited for summer it is my favorite by far but I do know that Cannon has loved his teachers and friends and won’t see them next year as they will all be going on to different schools. We also have so much to look forward to so it’s just a little bitter sweet.

We started our day at Cannon’s swim school. We made a deal with him that he could have his own kayak if he swam from one side of the pool to the other on his own. Today HE DID IT! We are so proud.

We ordered this kayak:

We are picking it up tomorrow and I am so happy.

Emmy and I dropped by Target to get graduation goodies for Cannon, and of corse things we didn’t need as well.

After school we decorated Cannon’s mortar board for his graduation ceremony. He picked a space theme and I love it.

Then we went to Cannon’s last soccer practice for the season. We have loved his coach so we hope we are on his team again in the fall. Emmy loved playing at the park every Monday evening.

Then I worked on Cannon’s birthday invitation. I can’t believe he is going to be 6! I am also trying to figure out something really fun to do on Friday with the kids to celebrate our first official day of summer break. I can’t think of anything epic. In 2020 we were in lockdown and school had been out since March. In 2021 we left immediately after school for an epic Colorado road trip. We are headed to Mexico this year but not until Monday….so I need ideas.

Do yo do anything to celebrate the first day of beak?

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May 16, 2022

Rainbow Lake Hike – Frisco

We decided that we needed some time in the mountains and it is officially hiking season! We have tried twice to complete this hike and were turned around both times. We decided on Rainbow Lake Trail in Frisco for an easy two mile hike.

The first time we got caught in a rain/hail storm in August, then the trail was icier than we expected in December and we didn’t have traction. The mountains here are always unpredictable.

August 2021
December 2021

This trail is so easy to get to and right outside the town of Frisco.

The sun was shining and the weather was perfect.

We love this boardwalk portion that takes you through a little wetlands, full of snow melt.

There are many bridges and fun rocks to climb. I really love this hike, it’s so good for kids.

We actually made it to the lake this time and enjoyed some time wading and making new friends.

After our hike we went down to main street in Frisco to grab some lunch.

This was about five minutes from the trailhead.

Little downtown Frisco is SO cute.

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April 27, 2022

Lazy Days + Wicked Bad

We had another lazy sick day mostly at home. Cannon is getting a little bit better but I am in the thick of it and Cory and Emmy are just now getting sick =(

We played in the basement for a bit to get some energy out.

Before doing some homeschool.

We did some cuddling and resting on the couch.

But spent the majority of the day outside because it was so nice!

I considered going on a hike but decided that Emmy really didn’t have the energy. The only time we left the house was to run to Costco for more groceries and medicine.

Anyone else fighting a wicked spring cold?

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April 26, 2022

Sick Day + Ocean Unit Study

Cannon still isn’t feeling great and I am now fully sick (boo) so we enjoyed a slow day at home. We started a new unit for homeschool all about Oceans.

https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/ocean-guide

We are having fun learning all about the ocean and then we will get to close out the unit with a trip to the ocean when we visit Tulum.

We loved having Cannon with us, he usually asks us to do preschool before he goes to school so he can join us.

We spent the rest of the day playing in the backyard and enjoying the lack of wind.

I LOVE that they love to be outside so much. I hope that they always love and find peace in nature like I do.

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April 23, 2022

Earth Day 2022

Happy Earth Day! I hope you found a way to celebrate the earth and the beauty of nature.

Cory had to work but the kids and I got to run up to Rocky Mountain National Park. Seemed fitting since it’s national parks week.

We found Lumpy Ridge to hike since most of the trails deeper in the park are still covered in snow.

There were so manny wild flowers and bees and birds out.

Lots of stairs, a couple tumbles and a few tears but it was all worth it for the views and the time out together.

After our hike we grabbed lunch then stopped at a playground.

This season of life where the kids love to play and move their bodies is the best. Anytime I can say yes to a playground I will.

On the way home we grabbed a pie to share with Cory to make up for leaving him out of our adventure.

How did you celebrate the earth today?

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April 22, 2022

I Love it Here

We had the best spring day and it was a nice reminder of how lucky I am to share this life with these lovely little people.

We started the day with swim lesson for Cannon , he is making a lot of progress! Then we drove down to Denver to visit the Children’s Museum.

Cannon and Emerald both love this place so much!

There is so much hands on play!

The last time we visited everything was covered in snow and it was a winter wonderland outside. Now it’s a fun summer oasis. Soon there will be a stream and waterfall to play in as well!

When we got home it was nice enough to get our water table cleaned up for playing in.

I love this time of year and spending so much time outside, it’s the best. I love it here.

What’s it like where you live?

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April 8, 2022

So Much Brighter

The day started with a little PT for me, I am really trying to get back used to early morning alarms again. Best to get used to it now so in the summer I can avoid running in temps above 75 ( I don’t like the heat).

The kiddos had a friend over in the morning for a play date and they built with every toy they could. It was so much fun.

Cannon is such a little goofball, just getting a whole apple makes him happy, I love it.

We worked some more on our plans for our trip to France in August.

While Cannon was at school Emmy convinced me we needed to play outside. Even though it has been incredibly windy.

After school we hit up the library.

And the carwash.

The kids love it now that they have installed lights that change color as you drive through.

Having some sun and springish like weather makes things seem so much brighter.

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March 29, 2022

CURRENTLY | MARCH 2022

As usual now that we are moving out of winter time is starting to speed up. January and February go a bit slower then all the months speed by and I can’t seem to catch my breath.

Currently Loving – That the mountains are opening back up for camping and hiking.

Currently Going –  To friends’ houses for play dates, and I can’t believe how much we have all missed it!

Currently Researching – Our next big trip! We haven’t been on a plane since 2019 so it should be interesting.

Currently Shopping For – Emmy’s upcoming birthday. I can’t believe she is going to be Four, how does this all happen so fast?!

Currently Dreaming About- Summer camping trips and all the adventures we are going to have.

Summer 2021

Currently Running – On the treadmill on dark mornings, but I am so excited to start gettin back outside. It’s getting lighter, warmer and less icy out!

Currently Working On – Lots of physical therapy. I am feeling stronger and want to get really sturdy for all our summer adventures and travel.


What’s current with you?

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March 23, 2022

SPRING BREAK ’22 | Fruita Colorado

We woke up in a hotel on the day we were supposed to drive home, towing our trailer, problem solving our blown tire.

We were stuck in town without a car and being told it would be at least two weeks before they could fix our truck. We rented a car so we could get out to our trailer and get around. My kind parents offered to come and tow us home (huge favor to offer) but luckily a mechanic was able to fit us in between his other work so we didn’t have to leave our Tahoe out in Moab for weeks! We really lucked out with the kindness we were shown! The tow truck driver was also very sweet to us, our crazy dog and two sleepy kids.

It felt like magic when we got our truck back just a few hours later totally fixed.

We got a later start then planned so we decided to drive just part way home to Fruita Colorado.

This little campsite is one of our favorites.

The kids weren’t sad about our extended trip.

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March 22, 2022

SPRING BREAK ’22 | Goblin Valley State Park

Utah has some amazing National Parks but the State Parks should not be overlooked! We LOVE Goblin Valley State Park so we made the day trip over from Moab. It’s only 1.5 hour drive so not too bad.

In the morning we woke up to a bit of snow in our campsite.

It was a surprise but also pretty.

On our way to Goblin we stopped for coffee and treats.

When we arrived we decided to start with a hike.

We did the Entrada Trail along some drainage areas and it was such a cool, unique experience. Dogs are allowed so Humphry came along with us.

We then made our way to the Valley of the Goblins, which is a big open area full of Hoodoos that you can climb and explore.

It is so fun to see the kids playing in the best (biggest) playground ever.

It’s the perfect day trip from Moab or this is a good stop if you are seeing some of the other National Parks. Last year we camped here on the way home from Capitol Reef.

On our way back to Moab we decided to grab a pizza and go back into Arches National Park to eat dinner.

This was such a fun way to eat dinner I highly recommend. At this time in the evening the park is pretty quiet.

Then we went down to the Double Arch area to go for a little sunset hike.

We have been down to this area many times but always hiked up to the Windows section. This was our first exploring the double arch side and I can’t believe we waited so long, it was stunning!

This hike is super easy and accessible to view the arches. To get up inside takes some scrambling.

The kids loved the sandy trails.

It was amazing watching the sun go down over the desert.

I will never get over this place! Hiking out in the dark was a fun experience since there is so little light out here.

Then on our way back to our camper disaster struck, I won’t go into the long story but we ended up in a hotel overnight, searching for a way to get our Tahoe fixed. Luckily we were all safe and together so it could have been WAY worse.

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