This past weekend, we stepped out of 2011 and time-traveled back to the genesis of our country. We began at the Jamestown Settlement - a hands-on living museum that is an excellent choice for small children. Our girls (ages 2 & 4) were able to explore an indian village, climb board ships, try on armor, grind corn, see a canoe being built, and interact with a variety of … [Read More...]
Road Trips
4 Road Trip Tips
It took us 6 hours flat to get from our house to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We only stopped once, a quick bathroom break alongside the road. Everyone was happy the … [Read More...]
RV Travel
spooky old tree
Fear sometimes starts to seep in...to creep in...to my heart. What if...we don't find a renter? What if...we can't pay for all of this? What if...our RV breaks … [Read More...]
Recent Highlights
Back-To-School Guide 2018
Our three girls will be heading back to school next week (grades: 1st, 4th, and 6th). We're sad to give up the leisurely pace of summer, but we're also ready for a bit of routine and the promise of cooler fall weather. I'd like to share several of our … [Read More...]
Disney Vacations
8 Reasons to Visit Disneyland During the Holidays
Disneyland is magical no matter the season, but the parks definitely hold a special kind of enchantment during the holidays. From November 15 thru January 6, the parks get even merrier - with twinkling lights, snowflakes falling, and delightful surprises … [Read More...]
Surrounded by Magic
Tomorrow morning... Wait. Scratch that. THIS morning (I have.to.go.to.sleep), we are heading out to Disneyland. I could write that we're leaving the mundane and heading for the magical (because that sounds really poetic). But that would be a … [Read More...]
