Daniel’s First Race: The Big Sur Marathon Kids’ 3K

I thought it was so exciting to participate in such a huge event! People come from all around the world to run in the Big Sur Marathon. But did you know? There’s also a half marathon, a 5K, and a 3K, that are all a part of it. Silly me. I volunteered to go at Daniel’s pace, so rest assured, there was no running for me. So why am I still so gosh darn proud of the Dan Man? Well, most […]

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Visiting Northern California, Our ‘Neck of the Woods

visiting Northern California

As soon as I get back from my Alabama and Florida trip, we have company arriving!!  We LOVE hosting our friends and taking them sight-seeing. When we lived in DC, we hosted about 7 families/year. California is so far off from most of our friends and family that this happens a lot less. We are all so pumped to have friends come! Joshua has a countdown going. There are endless things to do, right here within two hours of my […]

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The Truth About Moving to California & Culture Shock

moving to California

We moved to California last year, and it has been a blast. Yes, there has also been culture shock too. I’m here to tell ya all about this new place. ********* “I can’t sleep. I’m just so excited about Granddaddy and Nana!” You might say this was a really big deal! Here is their visit, according to Granddaddy’s phone. Dad let me email myself all the pictures I wanted. Thanks, Dad!!  🙂 Alan took the boys wet suit shopping. Oh […]

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