From swimming in the glacier fed river, to hiking up way too many switchbacks, to napping in a cozy tent; taking the kids camping is one of the things Brian and I love most about the summer. We recently took our annual summer camping trip–and what an ADVENTURE we had! If you’ve been following the blog for […]

After seven full weeks of travel and speaking from Denver, Colorado to the Washington Coast to speaking in Chicago (thanks to the sweetie who tweeted this to me!) and a surprise meeting at one of the coolest places on earth! to having a BLAST speaking at Flourish Women’s Conference (thanks to the gal who tweeted […]

When I tell people we are taking the kids to Egypt, I get two responses: The first is sudden, like a knee jerk reaction: “Have you seen the news lately?! Is Egypt even safe to visit?”  The second response, from the same person, comes a few seconds later with a smile that begins to spread wide across […]

Brian and I took the kids to Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort.  I’d heard about this spot over three years ago before our first trip to Thailand. Back then you could reserve a bungalow on the beach for $30!  It’s double now, but still, it’s pretty cheap compared to a hotel room in Maui.  If […]

Windows are powerful, especially the ancient ones.  The window in Angkor Wat, Cambodia inspired my artist heart. Every window serves a purpose whether it’s in an ancient setting or our home. Windows let light and fresh air in.  They allow us to see outside of where we are.  Windows frame a specific setting.  They bring […]

The constant Seattle downpours remind me of this very fact:  We don’t always have the fortune of breathtaking light.  When we do, we relish the precious, vibrant light of sunrise or sunset.  But when we don’t, we’ve got to be intentional about seeing beyond the light.  We’ve got to be on the lookout for stories […]