Mommy Blogging
Life in Pictures: Field Trips and Those Irate Pigs
My next two weeks are too frenzied to detail so I won't even try. Even our last day of school on May 30 won't be the end of it as our summer travel and play season ramps up. No complaints here. What I will complain about it finally recovering from a cold and having a … Read More
The importance of motherhood and teaching souls to fly
I have tried to savor and make the most of every stage of my children's lives but lately, I feel like I have been holding on just a little bit tighter. For some reason, Hadley's ninth birthday this week has hit me harder than the others, probably because it's half-way … Read More
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village – Unspoiled Florida Paradise
I was not a big fan of Florida. Sure, I had been through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Miami but apart from Disney World, Southwest Florida had only served as a stopover for cruises and Caribbean vacations. When I was invited to give a review of Westin Cape Coral … Read More
Jamie’s sigh of relief
For the past few years, Jamie has taken Bode on our church's father-son camp-out with the Scouts. On Bode's first adventure, he'd had a big day: his preschool class went to a play at Heritage Square, followed by a fun night with the Scouts of Capture the Flag, roasting … Read More
Awesome Family Travel Ideas
Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village – Unspoiled Florida Paradise
I was not a big fan of Florida. Sure, I had been through Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Miami but apart from Disney World, Southwest Florida had only served as a stopover for cruises and Caribbean vacations. When I was invited to give a … Read More
Utah: How I Love Thee (Mostly) and our Park City Family Vacation
My complicated relationship with Utah was reconfirmed during our latest visit for spring break. I wouldn't go are far as to say it's a love-hate dynamic but I always struggle between "I want to move back here" and "I'm so glad I got out of … Read More
Copper Mountain: Mother-daughter bonding at its best
Mom: “Can you please unpack your lunchbox?” Daughter: “Why should I do it? You’re the one who packed my lunch for me.” Mom: “I did it to be nice. It’s your responsibility to make it and then unload it.” Daughter: … Read More
Colorado Activities
Colorado Activities
As The Mile High Mama, I am passionate about adventures in my backyard. Don't miss my weekly adventures. … Read more
Featured Destination
Disneyland’s Cars Land
Cars Land at Disneyland's new 12-acre spread makes you swear you were plopped onto Route 66 during its heyday. Read the … Read More
Former Crazy Bloggin' Canuck turns The Mile High Mama! I'm a Canadian-born mom of two, Denver Post columnist, family travel writer, editor of the Denver Post's MileHighMamas.com and 9News contributor. Expert on all things Denver, family and travel. Lover of laughter and life. Happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. 