In Chandler, AZ, the city makes their tree out of tumbleweeds!
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Coldplay! Miami - July 26 2025
Had a great trip down to South Florida to see Coldplay back in July! Stayed in Miami Lakes which was pretty cool. Ubering to the stadium was a mess but worth it.
Monday, December 29, 2025
Elle Has Mastered the Gingerbread House
Elle likes to spend an afternoon building a gingerbread house each year. I think she nailed it this year!
Friday, December 26, 2025
Christmas 2025
Pre-holiday Christmas / Hanukkah gathering with neighbors.
Steph's "team naughty" tree pose.
After Christmas Eve service.
Festive Petey!
Dubai Style Chocolate
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Monday, December 01, 2025
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