Every fall, our family circles a date on the calendar for one of our favorite New Mexico traditions: McCall’s Pumpkin Patch. If you’ve never...
Santa Fe Family Weekend Itinerary
Santa Fe is one of those places that’s easy to skip over when you live in Albuquerque. It’s so close....
Over the last 15 years, I have photographed hundreds of families, but I have also dealt with the hassle of getting my own family...
Balloon Fiesta is a not-to-missed event for all Albuquerque families (and visitors, of course). But bringing kids to Balloon Fiesta can be a big...
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15. And here in Albuquerque, there is a rich Hispanic tradition. We have much to...
It’s my favorite time of year: Autumn! Along with that comes Halloween movies.
These movies aren’t necessarily scary, but they all have the vibes that...
One of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my family is being outdoors, particularly hiking.
There is nothing better than a fall hike...
The other morning, my 4-year-old carefully lined up his shoes by the door and reminded me, “We can’t forget my water bottle, Mom.” I...
Go check out the Sensory Trail at the Tijeras Bio-Zone Center! It's located off of Central Avenue/Route 66, just east of Tramway at 15600...
They say it takes a village to raise children, and now that I have my own, I completely understand the sentiment. But I didn't...
I'm done having babies.
Much of my life, I've entertained the romantic notion that I'd have at least three children. I grew up the oldest...
“Mommy, will you play with me?”
This feels like the millionth time my children have asked this so far today, and I just poured my...
I often struggle with finding the “right things” and the “right ways” to teach my child about life and living well. There are times...
Life with Curly Hair
Many women consider their hair to be their literal “crowning glory.” Advertisements of long, thick, luxurious locks can be seen all...




















