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Let the College Visits Begin: Oxford

We spent a half day in Oxford while on the way to Watford. We had the intention of visiting the Arboretum and touring the university, however those plans went a little awry. The drive to Oxford from Hampshire was relatively easy and truly lovely with the leaves along the motorway changing to their fall colors… Continue reading Let the College Visits Begin: Oxford

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Yosemite National Park

Just two weeks ago from time of writing, the girls and I were up in Yosemite while the boys were on their Sierra backpacking trip. It was the first visit for Sami and a second for Emily and myself. We spent two days at the park, and while a beautiful time, it wasn't nearly enough… Continue reading Yosemite National Park

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Girls’ Weekend SoCal Style

Another weekend is come and gone, and this was one for the books. The boys in our family each left for the weekend one at a time, starting with the husband on Friday for a retreat, the younger boy Saturday before dawn for a campout, and finally my high schooler in the early afternoon for… Continue reading Girls’ Weekend SoCal Style