There is something so calming about being on one of the many trails in the Arizona desert. If you stop walking and listen at any moment on your hike, you will hear a glorious sound (and see a glorious sight). Silence. (And saguaros.) Maybe it’s because I live in the city, where I am surrounded […]
Trips
In The Circle, On The Square
Thank you all for the anniversary wishes! Reading them made the day even more special. 🙂 During our drive to the Grand Canyon, we made a pit stop in Flagstaff for lunch. Neither of us had ever been to the city, but having heard good things (it’s one of the most walkable cities, for starters) […]
October 16, 2011: A “Grand” First Year
One year ago today… …was the best day of my life. 🙂 It’s hard to believe that today is our first anniversary. In many ways, October 16, 2010 feels like ages ago, but I can also remember every detail like it was yesterday. Bobby and I celebrated our anniversary weekend in “grand” Arizona style. We […]
Sunlit ‘Zona Dinners
Hello from Arizona! I’m here visiting my family for a long weekend, a weekend that involved many adventures, including the threat of a dust storm, two rounds of golf and a visit from this feline friend on our deck this morning. She looks like she is contemplating life, doesn’t she? Or maybe I’m naive and […]
Grass-Fed Family
Hello and happy Sunday! Hope you have been enjoying a fabulous weekend. 🙂 I may be back in Chicago now, but the last few days at home with my family in Arizona were packed with excitement. It all started with a Saturday morning hike up Pinnacle Peak, complete with a self-timed photo at the highest […]
The Birthday Boy Named Eric
I loved all of your guesses in my last post. I promise you that I will share what Polish dish I made soon, but right now, there is a very special announcement I need to make. My baby brother, Eric, turned 18 years young yesterday (June 17)! Look at that blonde hair! I’m here in […]
A Wicked Awesome Weekend
I’m back…from Beantown! This past weekend, Jill and I traveled to Boston to participate in Tory Johnson’s Spark & Hustle conference. We arrived on Thursday and stayed through Sunday, with a lot of exploring along the way. For more details on our conference experience, you can check out my Pursuing Our Passion or DreamChamps blog. […]
BABIES!! + Mountain Magic: Part Two
Happy Thursday! This week is absolutely flying by between the DreamChamps blog launch and the fact that I have had not just one, but three baby girls added to my life! I am now a new Cousin Jenn and Aunt Jenn!!!!!!!!!!! As you can see, I could not be more thrilled. My cousin Lisa (whose […]