Carlsbad Sea Wall

Carlsbad Sea Wall Activities with a Toddler

Having an energetic two and a half year old daughter is fun, especially when she’s listening to me. However, I can really appreciate her rebellious side too (most of the time…haha!). Finding new places to go is always an adventure. Makena is learning how to ride her scooter better and better every day and because …

Kama’ole beach

Exploring South Shore Maui, HI | Travel Vlog Day 4

Day 4 of exploring the South Shore Maui, Hawaii.  Waking up any day is a gift. Waking up in Maui, Hawaii even more amazing. Waking up to my daughter and beautiful wife, while in Maui, Hawaii…truly a blessing beyond words! The day started with us getting into the car packed full of gear and snacks …

San Diego - Carlsbad - Canon Cliffs - Self Awareness

How Self Awareness Impacts Your Life & Your Business

Self Awareness Breeds More Success Ups and downs. It happens. In fact, the emotional rollercoaster a lot of us experience will continue to occur unless we take control and leverage self awareness.  What I mean by this is that you have to look for the opportunity or positive in everything you experience, include the so called …

San Diego - Carlsbad - Agua Hedondia - Milo - Leucadia Farmer’s Market

Sunday Adventures: Agua Hedionda Lagoon | Sun Diego | Leucadia Farmer’s Market | Ride Cyclery

We definitely live by the motto “work hard, play hard” so when the weekend rolls around we always try to make it one filled with various adventures and lots of fun. This weekend we decided to start off our Sunday morning with a trip to Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad. It’s not too far from …

San Diego - La Jolla - Torrey Pines - Empowerment Conference

Empowerment Conference: Confidence is Important in a Girl’s Life

Having confidence is one of the most important things in a girl’s life and is something that every girl needs to discover. To help young girls discover this confidence, Girlforce USA put on a one-day empowerment conference in San Diego at the Grand Manchester Hyatt on April 1st, 2017. The conference was filled with hundreds …

San Diego - Carlsbad Flower Fields

San Diego Family Vlog: Easter | Carlsbad Flower Fields | Pool Party

Carlsbad Flower Fields: Easter Celebration This year was Makena’s first Easter so Kari (aka the Easter Bunny) prepared some Easter baskets for Makena, Milo and I. They were filled with lots of awesome things including some new toys for Makena, some treats and a bone for Milo and some clothes and food for me! Kari …

San Diego - Family Vlog - April 2017 - San Diego Birthday Celebration

San Diego Birthday Celebration | Cafe Gratitude – Little Italy – Waterfront Park – Coronado

a This year I turned the big 34, and it’s my first birthday as a dad so Kari wanted to do something special for my San Diego birthday celebration. She had a whole day planned out going around San Diego and just having a little fun birthday with the family. We were supposed to visit …

San Diego - Point Loma Lighthous - Cabrillo National Monument

New Years at Cabrillo National Monument & Point Loma Lighthouse

Today is New Year’s Eve and Kari and I took Makena to the Cabrillo National Monument & the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.  Randon and Melissa came with us, and they brought their son Lukas as well.  It was a beautiful day in San Diego, but a bit chilly.  From the monument & lighthouse  we were …

Family Beach Day: Makena’s First Trip to Cardiff State Beach

On December 10th 2016, Kari and I ventured out with Milo and Makena to the Cardiff State Beach. It was a special day, because it was going to be Makena’s time at the beach, and we knew that it was going to have a special meaning and significance for both Makena and our family. At this point, …