WI Visit & Emmeline’s 2nd Birthday

We decided we needed to escape the heat of Houston and headed to Wisconsin for a couple of weeks before Emmeline's birthday. Although a bit on the cooler side for August in Wisconsin, it was a welcome break for us, and Emmeline loved all her Grandma and Grandpa time.

2 Years

Two! For some reason two just seems so much older than one. In some ways it's hard to believe it was already two years ago that we were anxiously awaiting her arrival, and in other ways, it feels like yes, it was definitely two years. She has grown up so much, especially the past few months, and is definitely a true toddler now!

4th Of July in New Mexico

We spent the long weekend just outside of Taos enjoying family and views (and no humidity)! We'd never been to New Mexico before, but it was truly beautiful, especially in the north as you enter the southern part of the Rocky Mountains!

Hawaii: The Food

The last Hawaii post—it’s only taken me almost 2 months to get them done! Ha! While we made the majority of our meals at our Airbnbs or had pre-packed hiking lunches, we did manage to try some local cuisine in our time in Hawaii.

Kauai Part 3: Beautiful Views

This post is mostly pictures. Kauai is so gorgeous, especially the north shore. These are just a few of our favorite views from our week spent here.

Kauai: Part 2: Na Pali Coast

Oh the Na Pali Coast! There really is nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world. Rugged cliffs and peaks meeting the ocean for 17 miles of Kauai's shoreline, with hidden beaches and valleys at every turn. There is no road on this part of the island so the only way to see it is by hiking, boat, or air. We took advantage of two of those ways.

Kauai: Part 1

Oh, Kauai! Our favorite of all the islands we visited. From Hilo we flew to Lihue, where we were greeted with beautiful weather. Our week on the island flew by, and even in the rain we discovered how beautiful it is!