This week it's really hitting home that summer's over. Not only are the kids fully back in school (well, except for my daughter who keeps getting excused for doctor appointments due to breaking her wrist on Day 2 during PE!), the weather has also officially turned on us. I know those of you not familiar with the Seattle area probably won't believe this, but we really do get gorgeous summers. It's also not unheard of for those summers to stretch all the way to the end of September. This … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Family Camping
I love this picture. At first glance, it looks like C is pouting a bit. But further inspection reveals he's actually softly smiling to himself. Content just to be surrounded by nature, doing nothing more than breathing in the mountain air. The family and I have been doing more than our fair share of camping lately and this photo reflects exactly why I've fallen in love with our weekends away. The great outdoors has exactly the same effect on me as it does on my … [Read more...]