This last weekend, Jose and I turned our city slicker Rav4 into a true SUV.  I now feel fully justified driving a larger vehicle!  Friends of ours had invited us a few weeks ago to come along on a canoe trip and we figured, why not?  So Friday found us strapping a bright red canoe [...]

Everyone always asks, “Where does the time go?”  I’ve been wondering that myself lately, cliche as it may be.  How do I have the whole package deal?  Husband, two kids (one who’s five!), dog, house, two cars, career…  I still catch myself feeling surprised that I’m all grown up! Julia came into our lives three [...]

On Friday, we made a spontaneous decision to meet Jose’s mum out at Beaver Mine for a camping trip.  Mama Loli and her husband Ed were already out there with their RV, and called to invite us to come.  We decided “Why not?” and are so glad we went.  Beaver Mine is on the way [...]