The most common piece of advice I’ve received thus far about being pregnant is pretty simple: get all of the sleep you can now. These are nerve-wracking words to someone who relies on at least seven hours of sleep to function. But let’s be honest, the idea of maxing out on as much R&R as possible isn’t just appealing to someone who’s 22 weeks pregnant, but likely to anyone with a pulse. So when Josh had a work trip to the Big Island (tough gig, right?), we took advantage of this gift ...
Travel — the one thing in life when there's no such thing as "too much."
Hiking South Arapaho Peak, Colorado
If you can’t understand a single thing in my Blair Witch Project summit selfie video, you’re in luck. Neither can I. If you listen closely, you might hear me drop an f-bomb, lament the wind, and admit to the fact that I was scared to keep scrambling to the summit. Alas, I survived and ended up having a great new hiking memory and some newfound confidence. -- In the midst of our Colorado adventures, Josh found a hike that took us to the Indian Peaks Wilderness, off the tourist trails ...
Travel Bug: Denver, Boulder, Mountains & Beer
The mile-high state is making quite a name for itself these days. No, I’m not talking about the legalization of weed, but the influx of people moving to Colorado. While Californians are flocking there for a variety of reasons, including the growing tech industry and more affordable housing, Josh and I made a trip for two simple reasons: the mountains and the beer. Neither of us had ever been to Colorado but we were sure that there was something about it that we’d love. After last weekend I ...
Hiking Granite Chief Trail and PCT, Squaw Valley
When Josh and I not only discovered this hike, but a super secret (well, probably not that secret) pro tip I’m about to share, I verbally proclaimed, “I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THIS PRO TIP ON THE BLOG.” Your mind and wallet will thank you by the time you’ve read -- or most likely skimmed -- this blog post. To celebrate our five-year wedding anniversary, we decided to splurge on a night at The Village at Squaw Valley and I must say, it was pure perfection. From the room that was surprisingly ...
Hiking Clouds Rest, Yosemite
When Josh and I head out for a weekend adventure, the four pounds of adorableness named Lola usually stays with friends and family. But even as perfect as she is, asking someone to watch her over the long holiday weekend didn’t feel considerate or polite. So what’s an adventurous duo to do? Buy a $15 dog backpack from eBay, strap her in, and up we go. This is the story of a yorkie, a Westie, and the Williams hiking Clouds Rest during Fourth of July, 2016. You’ve probably heard of ...