Look what finally showed up. Well, at least some of our Bumfuzzle hats arrived. Like with so many things right now, there are backorders galore. We did, however, get the baby pink and the heather gray hats in. So, if you ordered those, you can expect a package soon. We … Read More
In The Backyard
Lowe’s been interested in taking some martial arts classes, so since we were going to be hanging out here for a few weeks we were able to get him going. It was an instant hit. First off, the instructors are fantastic. I was struck immediately by how respectful they were, … Read More
Family Summer
Minnesota has been all about spending as much time with family as we can, and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of it. Back in college I worked construction putting up vinyl and aluminum siding. Summers, holidays, and weekends if I needed a quick buck. I was good enough … Read More
Lowe’s Tenth
We woke up to a beautiful Minnesota summer day ready to celebrate Lowe’s tenth birthday. We no longer have kids in the single digits. Having kids is a great way to constantly remind yourself of the passage of time. His birthday makes me think back to myself at his age. … Read More
County Fair
We left Grammy’s house, and thanks to the magic of air travel, we arrived in Minnesota just twenty-four hours later. Yeah, an “odor” on our plane left us stranded in Phoenix for about as long as it would have taken to drive to Minnesota instead. Honestly, flying is the worst. … Read More
Sedona Monsoon
My mom has had a handful of joint replacements this past year or two, so she doesn’t get out on the trails with us right now, but for the most part we were all content to just hang out around the property and enjoy the views and each other’s company. … Read More
Cathedral Rock
Barbeque, beer, and a view. Pretty sweet spot. We spent every night like this. Ali and I aren’t accustomed to American grocery stores any more. The amazing assortment of meats kept our menu lined up for days. Brats, steaks, chops, and the list goes on. Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park. … Read More
Arizona Elevated
Mother, Daughter. I could argue that a Greyhound bus is a preferable way to travel these days. I absolutely despise air travel. Every single aspect of it, from the moment I arrive at the front door of one airport, until the moment I drive away from my destination—it is my … Read More
Around Aruba
Getting situated in Aruba, we rented a car and drove around a bit for a couple days. The kids have gotten into geocaching lately, so our drives are constantly sidetracked to look for those, which is kind of fun. Apart from that we didn’t really have any plans in particular. … Read More