It was indeed a dreamy couple of days. We lazed by the pool, soaked in the gorgeously landscaped outdoor Jacuzzi, enjoyed our own private balcony, and went for a stunning hike in the surrounding desert hills. The Copperwynd is built into the side of …

There are no children in this picture
I've been writing short posts this week that share lessons I learned on a recent family trip to Arizona. This is post Number Three. I hope you'll visit Number One and Number Two. My tip today is really super simple. It's for all you intrepid …

Keeping it simple, even on the road
I promised some pithy posts this week about traveling with the kids – what I learned (or relearned as it were) on our trip to Arizona last week. Here's post Number Two in the series. I wrote earlier in the week about jet lag and how tricky it …

Spring break, Arizona style
One of the great joys of our spring break visits to Grandma and Grandpa is the opportunity to ride in a golf cart. This photo was taken about a half an hour after our arrival. We got off the plane, picked up our bags, drove a bit, removed those pesky …
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