Hooray! My mom was finally able to take a much deserved vacation and come see me!! 
We had been to Tucson together once before I lived here, but this was her first time getting to see our home and some of our favorite spots. Of course the best part about the week was just…
Sedona – home of the beautiful red rocks in Arizona. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve probably seen pictures of the quintessential red rock formations. I remember hearing about it for the first time from a teacher at my massage school, as she spoke about her travels there and the beauty and serenity…
On Monday, (10/27) I turned 22. It was a wonderful day/weekend of celebrating with my husband and puppy, and feeling the love from friends and family, near and far. Today I’m just sharing some pictures and memories that we’ve had this month. Between hiking, family visiting, being with friends, church, and learning how to…
Earlier this week, we got a special treat that rarely happens down here: We had family come to visit!! Curtis’ mom, Julie, came down to Phoenix, then she and Lydia (Curtis’ sister) drove down to spend some time with us in Tucson – and maybe more importantly, meet Charlotte. 
The weather cooperated and…
Yesterday, Curtis’ dad, Ray, came down to visit us! He’s in Phoenix for work, and was able to get away for the afternoon. The fact that he was able to get out of Phoenix is a miracle within itself, thanks to all the rain that Southern Arizona got yesterday morning. Maybe you heard about it…
To the people who taught me about love, When I was a child growing up in your home, you were my favorite people in the world. You were my role models, you were my first and most important example of what love is. While I watched Disney movies and heard about fairy tales every day,…