If there is one expression about parenthood that has remained true for us over the past two and a half years, it is that the days are long, but the years, truly, are not. Our moments with Roselyn are fleeting and precious, and I want to make each of them count. This is precisely why…

After enduring a hotter-than-usual 115-degree summer in Phoenix this year, we were all more than ready for a cool family getaway this autumn. It had been more than a year since we took Roselyn back to the Midwest and now that she is two and has more understanding of the concept of airport travel, we…

Over the Fourth of July holiday, we encountered a rare week where my and Ryan’s schedules aligned – and an even rarer opportunity to stay at the Hotel del Coronado during that timeframe – so we excitedly packed our bags and quickly made the drive from Phoenix to San Diego for five days of family…

Photo: Hotel Valley Ho Hi friends and happy summer! How are you? I can’t believe how fast spring 2019 went by. In between spring birthdays, graduations and work, the season quickly passed us by, and its only now that I am finding the time to write about my Mother’s Day staycation at the Hotel Valley…