Real life events
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How to Start Your Day: Cleaning, Chaos, and Breakfast
It’s not even 10:00am and I’m exhausted! You’d think I ran a marathon, but no—this was just a typical “let’s start the day” kind of morning… if your idea of typical includes pee, carpet shampoo, and a breakfast date on… Continue reading
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A Night of Nostalgia at Hale Theatre: “December ‘63” Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Today we had the pleasure of seeing “December ‘63” at the Hale Theatre, and oh what a night it was! This tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons had us clapping, tapping, and singing along from the very first… Continue reading
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🎆 Happy 4th of July, Everyone! 🇺🇸
It’s a beautiful day here in Arizona—yes, a little humid, which is rare for us, but at 98 degrees, we’re calling it a cool-down after the scorching 111 we had earlier this week. Funny how perspective shifts when you live… Continue reading
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Lucy Meets Brittanee: the Dog Whisperer
Today was cleaning day—cue the sound of angels singing and vacuums humming. Our fabulous house cleaner, Brittanee, came for her monthly magic. And let me tell you, this woman doesn’t just clean, she transforms. She sweeps through the house like… Continue reading
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Puppy Adventures: Lucy’s Growth Journey
Well, it’s happening… our little Lucy is growing! Slowly but surely. You can’t really see the growth—not yet anyway—but her collar sure doesn’t lie. It’s getting tighter by the day, and I swear I just adjusted it. She’s still tiny,… Continue reading
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Graduation Week, Elk Initiation, and Great Beer: It’s a Busy One!
We’ve got a whirlwind of a week ahead, and I couldn’t be more excited. Karen and Travis are coming out from Colorado—yes, the Colorado crew is making their way to the desert! They’ll be here Wednesday just in time for… Continue reading
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Weekend at the Elks Lodge: Good Times, Good Friends, and Giving Back
Our weekend at the Elks Lodge was the perfect blend of fun, friendship, and a little feel-good community service thrown in for good measure. Friday night was our usual gathering at the Lodge. It’s become a routine we genuinely look… Continue reading
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Phoenix Zoo: Big Cats vs. Little Letdowns
We spent the day at the Phoenix Zoo yesterday, drawn in by the buzz around the grand opening of the new Big Cat exhibit. Naturally, expectations were high—new exhibit, big excitement, right? Well… not quite. The exhibit itself was beautiful—well… Continue reading
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A Relaxing Hour with Trang: My Monthly Nail Ritual
There’s something so satisfying about freshly done nails. The smooth polish, the perfect shape, and the feeling of being just a little more put together—it’s a small luxury I absolutely love. Once a month, I make my way to see… Continue reading
Reflections & Ramblings 