Little Joys

September 1 - 21, 2025

Tombstone, Arizona

Monsoon season continues, bringing many lovely gifts.

Boom! Another three weeks behind me. Behind you too! Happy to be healthy, to have had some wonderful weather to enjoy, to have a shorter to-do list, and to be closer to a new adventure. Little joys.

One of the draws of this property was the top-of-the-hill location. It avoids any flooding, but mostly it provides the daily gift of 360 degree views. Always unique and changing in color and design. Always entertaining. 

Spending so much time here now, having an ever-changing world around us means a lot.

I am always glad to see the end of summer. Living in SoCal most of my life, with ten years in the Sacramento area, I couldn't wait for the cooler temps of Fall. Even though the monsoons here make for a better season, seeing Autumn on the calendar makes me smile. Pumpkin in the air from candles, and pumpkin in my coffee cup feel lovely. I used to have elaborate, wonderful rituals to mark the celebration, but now I just dress my space.

There will be a few weeks of warm temps before we stay in the cool, but I love these transitional times when Mother Nature teases with what's to come.

Penelope is too precious even wearing a bit of lunch :-)

Oliver ready for the movies with all the essentials.

Big and Little M enjoying end of summer treats.

Four-year-old Elliott is loving soccer. The video they send of his making his first goal is priceless.