Mommy Blogger, Foodie & Travel Writer
Happy 14th Birthday, Bode!
Dear Bode, I can't believe you turn 14 today and will be a freshman next month! There are lot of great things happening in your life and you're moving in a wonderful direction. Finishing middle school (hurray!). Not even one visit to the counselor's office … Read More
A wildfire, an evacuation and a Grand Canyon adventure up in flames
COVID-19 has not been fun for anyone. A few of our highlights: I commemorated the one-year passing of my mother's death, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer (and I'm unable to cross the Canadian border to aid in his recovery from surgery), our beloved pet of over a … Read More
Church in 2020
When closures were announced on March 13, 2020, church was among them. There have been so many inspired things leading up to this including a home-based Sunday School curriculum "Come Follow Me" last year. I remember thinking, "This is awesome...but it's not like we'll … Read More
Happy 16th Birthday to Hurricane Hadley!
Dear Prin, I never thought we would see this day! Sweet 16 in Quarantine! Just as we've always dreamed! This past year has been a return to light after a few very dark years as you're starting to figure out who you are (or maybe, return to who you always were). … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
A wildfire, an evacuation and a Grand Canyon adventure up in flames
COVID-19 has not been fun for anyone. A few of our highlights: I commemorated the one-year passing of my mother's death, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer (and I'm unable to cross the Canadian border to aid in his recovery from … Read More
The New Now
Remember: This pandemic is not the “new normal,” this is just the “new now.” Thirteen-year-old Bode has always been a deeply intuitive child. On Friday, he taught us an important lesson on perspective during our little graveside … Read More
The 8th grader, the sophomore and the crazy summer
OK, this summer was a wash for blogging and pretty much staying on top of my life. The fact that, just two posts ago, I was talking about the last day of school and only wrote once for Bode's birthday should tell you something. Soooooo … 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. 