Our Family, Out Exploring
Mom, dad and the kids on lakes, beaches, deserts and boardwalks, every picture off our own phones.
The Trips So Far
Two Days in Hollywood
The Walk of Fame, the Metro, the Chinese Theatre and a night drive past the Comedy Store.
Fort Bragg and the Mendocino Coast
Sunsets on the sand, feathers from the beach and one kid buried up to the neck.
Belmont Park and the Beach
A rock wall, flower arches and a giant clam shell, then running on the sand at sundown.
Christmas Eve Snow
A snowman taller than the kids and a Christmas Eve in real snow.
A Night at the Pumpkin Patch
Rows of pumpkins, an old carousel and a ride inside a pink pumpkin.
Twentynine Palms Under a Bright Moon
One tree, one very bright moon and the high desert gone quiet.
Earp and the Colorado River
Clear green water, palm fronds, rock walls and a sunset on the deck.
Packed for Lake Elsinore
An SUV packed to the roof and a tent under the trees at the lake.
Lake Camping in Tonto
A tent on the shore, dinner on the fire, drowned trees and the moon on the water.
Valentine's in the Mountains
Just the two of us, a mountain road, hot coffee and a little old movie theater.
Kernville and Lake Isabella at Christmas
A mirror of a lake, Christmas dresses in the town park and a rusting old car on the drive.
City Lights From the Rocks
Dinner out, then up the hill after dark to sit on the boulders over the valley.
The Zebra by the Road
A real zebra at a fence, one very happy kid and boba afterward.
BlizzCon in Anaheim
Giant statues, stage lights and a whole hall full of people who love the same games.
A Spring Day at the Beach
Shells everywhere, ice cream on the curb and sand in everything.
Wildflowers and Boulders
Braids, boots, a very long stick and the hills in full spring green.
Pumpkins and Mouse Ears
Hay bales, a whole lot of pumpkins and mouse ears for the occasion.
Go Kart Day
Little motorcycles, a kart that was much too big and a whole lot of showing off.
South Lake Tahoe in the Snow
Plowed roads, tall white pines, a sled hill and snowmen under the tree lights.
Road Trip to West Virginia
Deep snow, a mountain river, purple wildflowers, the Roanoke Star and all of us at Graceland.
A Christmas Lights Night
Trees made of lights, glowing green and rainbow in the dark.
Mom's Las Vegas Adventure
The famous sign, a giant M&M and a very good time.