Mommy Blogger, Foodie & Travel Writer
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 service for our beloved … Read More
Quarantine Day 1,254
OK, I've lost track. Maybe it's week six? Everything is blurring together but thankfully, the weather is finally warming up after a moody spring with snow and rain. I went on a socially distanced bike ride with a couple of friends yesterday and today, I hope to take … Read More
In Memory of Remy “Fat Kitty” Tiger Johnson
We said good-bye to Fat Kitty today. Since his colon cancer diagnosis on Monday, we were prayerful about when to put him down. We selfishly wanted more time with him but we didn't want him to be in pain so as we saw his rapid decline, we knew Friday would be the … Read More
Our Sweet Boy
Fat Kitty has colon cancer. His health has been failing him this week and I thank God a thousand times our spring break plans to Sea Island were canceled due to COVID-19 because he would have been all alone. There have been signs the past couple of months that … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
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
Spring Break in Colorado!
Since it's almost summer break, it's only befitting I talk about SPRING BREAK! The Redwood Forest has been on our family bucket list for ages and we had planned to go there for Spring Break...but back when I was at BYU, our biggest event … 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. 