Mommy Blogger, Foodie & Travel Writer
A Return to Colorado: The Keystone Edition
We were in the car for much of our trip to Colorado. In addition to the 9-hour drive from Utah, Keystone Science School was about 1.5 hours away from Denver and Crested Butte was another 3 hours away (where Jamie and I spent Tuesday through Friday). Early Friday … Read More
A Return to Colorado: The Denver Edition
Following an exhilarating ride with Jet Boat Colorado, Jamie, Bode and I continued our drive to Denver. The timing could not have worked out more perfectly. Our dear friend Lisa's daughter, Whitney, was leaving on a mission to New Zealand and all the festivities were … Read More
A Return to Colorado: The Jet Boat Edition
It has been almost a year since we moved from Colorado. In some ways, it has become much easier but in others I'm still mourning it like a death in the family. When other people move on (and feeling like you should, too), you're still stuck in the past. My Facebook … Read More
Happy 11th birthday, Bode!
Happy 11 birthday, Bode! It has been quite the year and I think our move has been the very hardest on you. When asked what your favorite place in the world was, you'd always respond "Home," and you were deeply rooted to our family, your many friends and our Colorado … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
A Return to Colorado: The Keystone Edition
We were in the car for much of our trip to Colorado. In addition to the 9-hour drive from Utah, Keystone Science School was about 1.5 hours away from Denver and Crested Butte was another 3 hours away (where Jamie and I spent Tuesday through … Read More
A Return to Colorado: The Jet Boat Edition
It has been almost a year since we moved from Colorado. In some ways, it has become much easier but in others I'm still mourning it like a death in the family. When other people move on (and feeling like you should, too), you're still stuck … Read More
My return to rollerblading glory
I've lived in Midway almost eight months and had yet to go rollerblading in my favorite place: Provo Canyon. When I was at BYU, I fell in love with the Provo River Parkway and would park at the base of the canyon and rollerblade up about 10 … Read More
Utah Activities
Utah Activities
As the Life Elevated Mom, I am passionate about adventures in my backyard. Don't miss my regular updates. … Read more
Featured Destination
7 Days in Paradise
Our family recently took the trip of a lifetime to Maui. Follow our adventures--from high-altitude mountains topping out at over … Read More
I'm a Canadian-born mom of two, former Denver Post columnist, family travel writer, editor of MileHighMamas.com and 9News contributor. Expert on all things Utah, Denver, family and travel. Lover of laughter and life. Happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. 