Mommy Blogger, Foodie & Travel Writer
Happy 15th Birthday, Hadley!
Dear Prinny-Princess, Just as your nicknames frequently change, so do you! You're wrapping up your freshman (9th grade) year and though you're still figuring out your path, high school proved to be exponentially better than middle school and have pulled off mostly A … Read More
A final farewell
I returned from Calgary on Friday and I'm still processing the myriad of emotions from burying my mother. Mom took a turn for the worst shortly after Christmas and we were sure it was time. She spent several weeks in the hospital as my family started planning her … Read More
FHE Fun
One of my favorite things about the Church is the emphasis we place on families. Every Monday night (or whenever it fits into our schedule), we are are encouraged to spend time together for a lesson or just to have fun. Hadley recently complained that we never do … Read More
In memorial on a hill
I have had so many emotions since my Mom's death. My dad asked me to give the eulogy which has resulted in lots of laughter and tears as the wonderful tributes from her family and friends have poured in. On the final night she was alive, she quietly told my brother, "I … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
Christmas in Canada
Slowly but surely, I'm getting caught up here and I would be remiss if I didn't post about our Canadian Christmas. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times but I'll focus on the best. 1) Being there in the first place. … Read More
Thanksgiving at The Broadmoor
Thanksgiving in Colorado: who could turn down an offer to spend a long weekend in one of our favorite places? First stop: Denver. We crammed a lifetime's worth of memories into 12 hours that included a drive-by of our old hood, … Read More
December fun!
I worked from home yesterday after a controlled avalanche closed Provo Canyon (my commute) and deposited 30 feet of snow across four lanes of traffic. But you won't hear any complaints from me after last year's dismal snow. Bring it … 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. 