July’s Birthdays
We made it through July and all the way to the long awaited and greatly anticipated birthday celebration for Jordan (16) and Ruben (8)! What a month it has been…
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August 1, 2024
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Independence Day: Highway Adventures
Most years we have had some contingent of the family up at the ranch over the 4th of July, and such was our plan this year as well; however, the…
July 4, 2024
A Peculiar Pickle
One of the fun things about having a bi-cultural family is learning about new flavors you never knew about before. It's not just the spicy side of life that has…
June 17, 2024
And Then She Was Twelve
Last week we had ANOTHER celebration - this month's birthday girl, Alyssa, who has now traveled round the sun 12 times. Alyssa is a conundrum... not quite as complex as…
June 17, 2024
Natalie’s College Portrait Session
When I say that I woke before the crack of dawn, this is not hyperbole: it was something like 4:35 am, and I was up and too excited to stay…
June 7, 2024