We're the Bell-Torres family, living our best life in sunny San Diego, California. Our story is one of adventure, passion, and continuous growth. James and Namibia met through their shared love of adventure and complementary passions - his analytical mind and her creative, technical spirit creating the perfect balance. Together, we've built a life filled with meaningful work, exciting hobbies, and the kind of love that makes every day an adventure. Dax joined our family as a puppy and immediately claimed his spot as the heart of our home. His unconditional love and boundless enthusiasm remind us daily to find joy in the simple things - a good walk, a warm sunny spot, or quality time with the people you love. Now, as we prepare to welcome our first child, we're embarking on our greatest adventure yet. This website is our way of documenting the journey - the travels, the hobbies, the everyday moments that make life meaningful, and the big milestones that take our breath away. Thanks for stopping by our little corner of the internet. We hope our stories inspire you to embrace your own adventures, pursue your passions, and cherish the people (and pets!) who make life worth living.
📍 Home Base
San Diego, California
Living the coastal California dream with perfect weather year-round
Meet the Family
James Bell-Torres
Sustainability Expert & Engineer
James is a passionate sustainability engineer at JLL, specializing in building automation systems and energy efficiency. When he's not optimizing HVAC systems, you'll find him on the tennis court, perfecting his pour-over coffee technique, or out on the water kiteboarding and sailing. His latest project, CxPlots, is revolutionizing building energy audits with AI-powered automation.
Interests & Passions
Exploring the perfect pour-over technique
Playing at 3.5 level and always improving
Riding the waves and winds of San Diego
Building tools that make a difference
Namibia Bell-Torres
Software Engineer & Creative Spirit
Namibia combines a love for technology with a passion for creativity and spirituality. As a software engineer, she enjoys building elegant solutions to complex problems. Outside of coding, she expresses her creativity through beautiful handmade pieces, dancing salsa with passion, or diving deep into spiritual exploration. Her love for reading opens new worlds, while her artistic talents bring beauty into our home and lives.
Interests & Passions
Building elegant and impactful software
Creating beautiful handmade treasures
Moving to the rhythm with passion
Exploring new worlds through books
Deepening connection and understanding
Dax Bell-Torres
Chief Happiness Officer
Dax is our beloved black Labrador and official family mascot. This gentle giant has a heart of gold and endless enthusiasm for life. Whether he's greeting everyone with his signature wiggle, playing fetch at the beach, or supervising family activities, Dax brings joy and laughter to every moment. He's especially excited about his upcoming role as big brother!
Interests & Passions
Running through the San Diego surf
Never met a ball he didn't love
Expert at finding the best sunny spots
Making everyone feel welcome
Baby Bell-Torres
Coming Soon!
Our newest family member is on the way! We can't wait to meet this little one and share all the adventures, love, and laughter that await. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to welcome them into our family.
Interests & Passions
Getting ready to meet the world
Already so cherished
So many experiences ahead
By the Numbers
28
States Visited
And counting...
12
Countries Explored
More on the bucket list
15
National Parks
Nature lovers at heart
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Adventures Ahead
The best is yet to come
What Makes Us, Us
🌱 Sustainability First
We believe in living responsibly and making choices that benefit our planet. From James's work in building energy efficiency to our everyday lifestyle choices, we're committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
🎨 Creativity & Expression
Whether it's through Namibia's arts and crafts, our home projects, or the way we approach problem-solving, creativity flows through everything we do. We believe in making beautiful things and finding unique solutions.
⚡ Active Living
From tennis courts to dance floors, from mountain trails to ocean waves, we love moving our bodies and pushing our limits. Physical activity isn't just exercise for us—it's how we connect with each other and the world around us.
🧘♀️ Mindful Growth
We're always learning, always growing, always seeking to understand ourselves and the world better. From spiritual practices to coffee science, from technical skills to emotional intelligence, growth is a lifelong journey we embrace together.
🐕 Family First
At the end of the day, it's all about family—whether that's each other, Dax, our soon-to-arrive baby, or the extended family and friends who make life meaningful. Love, connection, and presence are what matter most.
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