Little, Big, & In Between

We are a family that is passionate about the outdoors and believes we are responsible for its stewardship. Matt and I didn’t set out to instill this belief in our daughter. It just sort of happened. We looked at our baby girl and thought, “Well, you’re coming into the woods with us, kid”. It’s all… Read more: Audubon Beidler Forest in South Carolina

Today I woke up in the clouds, and it has continued on this way. The fog in Beaufort has refused to lift, and when it feels like it will dissipate, it returns, stubbornly. The world seems fuzzy, uncertain, and I can’t shake the feeling, many feelings.  When I decided to start this blog with my… Read more: Thoughts on Minneapolis Violence

And play hard & have fun, we did! 2025 had so many great little, big, and in-between moments for us, except for one major exception: we had to move from California. But we won’t talk about that. I’m still a little broken up about it. Nonetheless, I always try to cherish the beautiful moments life… Read more: It’s been nice, 2025!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you! This year, we celebrated Christmas in Beaufort, SC, known as the “Queen of the Sea Islands.” And a queen, she is! A large part of my history is interwined with this charming town, and therefore, holds a special place in my heart. After leaving the military, many moons… Read more: A Beaufort Christmas

Anybody else feeling nostalgic as we get closer and closer to Christmas? Gosh, I am! And I’ve been revisiting some of our most memorable Christmases, especially as our girl, Maria, gets older.  One Christmas in particular that always comes to mind and brings me such joy was our Christmas in Doheny. Doheny is a state… Read more: Throwback to a Doheny Christmas