I love these 12 photographs that serve to remind of a remarkable weekend four years ago today. The weather; a crisp, cool, Northern California morning, changing frequently throughout the day with a threat of rain that never developed. The sky made a little opening just as the...
Over the past year and a half, Carissa and I have brought new meaning to the phrase “college search”. Visiting Florida, Ohio, Chicago, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina , Oregon and California we took a pretty aggressive approach! It helped that we always look for any excuse...
Making our way along the crowded sidewalk that lines the Bay in San Francisco, Christina and I were heading for breakfast at the Ferry building Famers Market . It was summer of 2008. This was our Saturday morning tradition on my visits to see her in the Bay. Our typical game plan...
I love this photo of sweet Carol and our very exuberant Christina on her 2nd birthday. I remember the day like it was yesterday, scurrying around to get last minute preparations done, brushing Christina's hair (she did not like it brushed!), finding her little pink sandals...
When Carol and I discovered Seaside Florida almost twenty years ago, we fell in love with it’s small town feel, stunning architecture, sugary white beaches and a endless expanse of emerald green water stretching out to meet the sky. Years later the little girl on the front...
[caption id="attachment_4091" align="alignnone" width="560"] Early morning flight to Chicago[/caption] It's hard to believe that a year has passed since our Chicago adventure, but that is how far behind I am in recording my travels. Touring colleges with Carissa has turned out to be an excellent excuse for...
As many of you know, I recently experienced a loss that has forever changed my life: the earthly passing of my first-born daughter, Christina. While I have found that I do not have the words to describe the grief I’ve been experiencing, I am thankful...
Maui - March , 2014 Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy. Psalms 65:8 ...
Valentines day is for reflecting on the many aspects of love and how we are blessed to have people in our lives to give love to, and yes, to receive love from. When I get into one of these reflective moods, I turn to my...
Carol and I love family traditions and the meaning and purpose they add to our lives. One of our favorite Thanksgiving Day traditions is to go around the table allowing each family member or guest a chance to share what has happened in their life...
