What brings a smile to your face at this time of year? I really love and enjoy the fall season and its colors. From colorful greens, reds, and yellows on trees, I just like to freeze the Fall tree colors in that exact moment and enjoy it. It always takes me back to being a… Read More >>
Cory and I headed off on Friday to do a little hiking and bonding with nature. We found ourselves at the Baumann Lookout at Bunker Hill in CA. Read More >>
Cory and I headed out for some much needed R&R and much needed day of rest. We went camping at Burney Falls, CA. We decided to rent a cabin since the first night was supposed to be 28 degrees. Their little cabins were so cute and had heat! Which by the last night we didn’t… Read More >>
Happy 2016! I hope you are having a wonderful start to the New Year. Last year was extremely productive, and I’d like to quickly recap my journey with you as I am looking ahead in 2016. I strive to practice what I preach, and by Living5x5, one thing I continue to do the most and… Read More >>
This past weekend, Cory and I headed up to visit my sister and brother-in-law. We were going to enjoy the beautiful weather and go big horn sheep watching at Little Angel, outside of Fallon, Nevada. We brought the big gun lens, our 300mm, and our 2.0 tele-converter so that we could get closer pictures if… Read More >>
A few weeks ago, Disney officially bans Selfie Sticks, also known as a Monopods. Don’t be surprised because people tend to not abide by the rules when bringing these sticks in. It’s really about common sense, and taking them on rides and attractions can imperil those around you and yourself. We’ve heard and seen terrible… Read More >>
My guiding words for 2014 was ‘Be Present’. I wanted to create a slower life and to fully appreciate my life, my family and my friends. This will continue to be an ongoing journey for someone like me, who for the past 20 years, has been on the go non-stop, creating careers and feeling the… Read More >>
I grew up in a small, country town with a high school graduating class of about 110 people. I knew there were bigger and better things outside this rural place I once called home. In my adventures to independence, all the things unexpected became a part of my experience in finding peace. And one of… Read More >>
2013 brought a lot of change, and in some cases, not enough change. Reflecting back on the year has inspired me with guiding words that will help me create a simple life, and be present. Kirsten and I took a trip to WPPI in Las Vegas late February. It was an enormous amount of fun… Read More >>
Two weeks ago Cory and I celebrated our Happy 7th Anniversary. I’m not sure I’ve ever posted much in the way of our wedding photos (too long ago) but every anniversary, I dig out our photos and I love them all over again. I sometimes hear about people who are disappointed in their wedding photos,… Read More >>
