A real winner…

I have that song, “You don’t always get what you want…” stuck in my head. Probably cause I chant it to my kids often. But this time, it is echoing around the inside of my head, strumming to the beat of the flu. Yesterday we survived an epic adventure. Yesterday, we came head to head…

Trips and Tips in a Jar

Why, Why, Why?! Honestly, I am sitting down this morning, with a warm cup of coffee and thinking, why do we do trip reports? Bragging, rights? One giant leap into the cyber-world, hoping someone acknowledges our existence and proves our lives valid? Why do I read trip reports? Well, honestly, I don’t [very often]. If…

Chains of inspiration

Happy Easter everyone! We are headed down to Moab but I figured I would leave you with this…oh and a tip to keep stopping by this week cause we have a guest blogger on board while we are out playing in the sun. Honestly, I don’t really like the whole “chain letter” thing. You know,…

“Are the rocks really red, mom?”

To all who are wondering…Yes, the rocks are really red in Red Rock Canyon, NV. My kids were thrilled. Chris once said, “Don’t ever ask me to go to Vegas, cause I won’t.” The flashy lights, questionable everything, and quantity of cement and people – all of it stressed him out. And to be honest,…

“We are outta here!”

Hi friends! While you are reading this we are doing one of two things, OK, maybe three: Road tripping through southern Utah, and stopping to pee cause this mom drinks too much coffee! Climbing some fun and awesome routes in Red Rocks, NV. Hanging with some GREAT friends in Moab, UT and adventuring for the…