Connect What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Being able to model that we are not perfect - that moms are messy + make mistakes; but we are also full of love and life + emotion. That we mean well, and even when tired and overwhelmed we find ways to show our children the importance of being there. Whether through hugs or cuddles, the wink of an eye, or a little side smile, those little things bring great comfort + joy to the tiny treasures in our lives. The way they melt when they feel seen/heard makes all the hardwork worth it.

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

This winter we bundled up and headed to the mountains for a day of sledding. With snow falling + daylight fleeting, we decided to cozy up on the sled for one last run. My son came from behind + gave a big push + took off! We flew down the hill + bounced over a humps before making an abrupt landing under the towering pine tree at the foothill. At rest, we looked at one another laying on our backs, snow falling onto our faces and just laughed - life is short, live it!

What would you do with $20,000?

We are adventurers. We'd pack our bags + travel to a set of America's National Parks! I'd have each of us pick a park or two and we'd make a family adventure of it! We'd make time to enjoy each park, sleep under the stars, splash in the water, chase bugs and all the wild things, and enjoy the nature + beauty of the great outdoors while spending time seeing the country side inbetween! Being outdoors + respecting nature are some of our family values + a trip like this would be incredible!