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Our adventure started on a beautiful June day in 2004. Fast forward 12 years and now we are the proud parents of 3 active, beautiful boys. Nathan, Bracken, and Marco. We call Prescott Valley, Arizona home and are constantly reminded that there is never enough time to accomplish and experience everything we think we want. Life with a young family is precious and simplicity is our ongoing quest.

January 1, 2017

First Game of the Season - Go Roadrunners!

September 2016


Nathan #14




Nathan was much more confident on the field this year.  He really enjoyed his coaches and team.  And he really enjoyed the opportunity to play goalie during the 2nd half of each game.




Bracken is 7!


Bracken is our budding adventurer.  He devours any and all information about critters and creatures, past and present.  He is full of life, energy and creativity.  He can pump out the push-ups and do sits-ups while Papi dangles him in the air by his feet.  He can play outside all day long and enjoy hours of calm coloring or drawing in his sketch book.  Bracken can quickly figure out the melody to songs on the piano, and is usually humming or singing something he heard on the radio.  For all of his strength and energy, he has a tender heart and regularly brings me flowers from our yard or one of his little artistic creations.







September Tidbits



Splash pad at the zoo.



Spirit Week Decades Day: 60's and 80's



September 11th, Healing Field


Liberty Eagles Walk-a-Thon


Volleyball Season

September 2016 - Labor Day Weekend


Watching Tia Aubrey play in a volleyball tournament hosted at Yavapai College.  The boys were entertained with Grandpa King's clipboards and used them to keep score.





Marco Outtakes


Riding his bike to Zumba.  Notice the wardrobe (it's summer but he insists in wearing his favorite winter clothes still) and all the "extras".  I especially like the whistle.




Same scenario, different day.  This time wearing summer clothes, but decked out in weapons and adventure gear.




Back To School!

August 2016

Another summer has come to an end, and our boys are off to learn and make new friends.


Nathan has Mr. Zalfini for fourth grade and he is PUMPED to have his first male teacher. 


Bracken has Mrs. Cademartori and is not sure about going to school full day, but he's excited to experience school lunch in all of it's varieties and he can hardly wait for his first PE class.





Marco is in Preschool!  He's excited about the idea of preschool but not totally sure he wants to leave mommy's side. We're lucky to have a good group of moms who want to participate in a co-op preschool and Marco already knows most of the kids and moms, so hopefully that will help with the transition.


End of Summer Fun

August 2016