My sons, like most kids, are all about growing up. They want to be older, taller, able to do more things and go more places independently. Once they graduated grade school, they deemed it “the worst.” Middle school is something they’ve tolerated on the way to high school. While I want time to slow down, […]
Archives for September 2013
Chairlift Chatting: The Good, The Bad, The Weird
“Son, are you prepared to meet Jesus?” My boyfriend, now my husband, turned to look at a man to his right. Through dumb “luck,” and their position in line, these two were riding a chairlift together at Crested Butte. As my boyfriend looked at this unassuming skier seated next to him, it crossed his mind: […]
Kick Off Ski Season With A “Mystery” Giveaway
What Will You Win? Gift cards, product samples and more from Mountain Khakis, Liftopia, VISA, Hestra, PortaSki, Helmet Huggers and FOSY Originals. Later this week, the calendar will mark a change from summer to fall. This means ski season is only one month away in parts of North America. What better way to kick off fall […]
No Regret Parenting
When our oldest son turned 17 last month, my husband took the day off from work. This wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. He was present when each boy was each born and he’s been present for every birthday since (he also takes my birthday off, which is very nice). The night before the big […]
Back In Time: On the Trail of Dinosaurs, Ancient Mammals and More
Who doesn’t like fossils? Whether you’re a girl or boy, young or old, there is something absolutely entrancing about taking a look back in time. From giant bones to tiny shells, fossils are a window into another world. While adults may look at prehistoric fossils and contemplate their own insignificance in the ebb and flow […]