One of our favorite late summer activities is to head up to Royal Street Cafe in Deer Valley for lunch and then wander along the trails with the girls for a little post-meal hike. Usually we wear our hiking gear

One of my favorite times of year in Utah is watching the leaves change colors in early Fall. Its the perfect time of year to go for a hike and collect your favorite fall foliage.

One of the most important things to me is helping my girls foster a positive sibling relationship. While conflict is only natural, I am trying my best to never take sides in their eyes by saying I didnt see what happened but what I do know is that its never ok to hit etc. Then I encourage them to find a solution and work it out themselves. Its also my goal to have them share a room one day to strengthen their bond. As they grow, we may also implement family Sundays (where the day is reserved for family only and no friends, thus, encouraging them to rely on one another for play). What ways are you encouraging your kids to play and bond?

For your holiday family photos, opt for clothing that coordinates with your family. Pick two colors and mix and match. I usually go for neutrals. And you cant go wrong with cream.