Author: Heidi

It is nearly time to wrap up our summer in a sand-dusted beach towel, put it on the shelf next to the numerous bottles of sunblock in various states of emptiness, and close the door. Though we’re always ready for the summer break to begin, no one is ever quite ready for it to end.…

One might think you wouldn’t be able to enjoy vacationing in the same location more than once, but one would be wrong. There can be many factors that play a role in keeping the adventure distinct such as weather, wave activity, and access to running water. However, I believe the key to having a totally…

As many of you already know, we had to say goodbye to our dog, Java, last week. It was arguably (and surprisingly) one of the toughest and most heartbreaking life events our family has had to go through to date. What a shock to find out that I cared far more than I knew about…