Sometimes the best days are the unplanned ones. A couple weekends ago, in an effort to get my son off his screen, I told him he had to go to a park to play. I didn’t care which one. He chose Ryan Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. It’s one that we frequented a lot during the Covid days. You just can’t beat the ocean views. After awhile at the park, he asked if we could go explore some of the hiking trails nearby. Of course I said yes, and we headed to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Between the ocean views, seeing Point Vicente Lighthouse in the distance, and just having uninterrupted time together, it felt like the perfect afternoon adventure. As my kids get older, I’ve realized these moments feel even more meaningful. Less rushing, more conversations, and making memories in places this beautiful. We talked a lot about how blessed we are to have this right in our backyard. It fills my heart with such joy that my kids are really starting to see just how special it is where we live. I...