"Isn't this nice that we're at a campground with playgrounds?" our 4-year-old clenched her tiny fists in unbridled excitement when we pulled into Tomball, Texas. I smile back at her. "Yes, it is." Almost all of the campgrounds that we stay at have playgrounds, but...she still says that EVERY single time. With the same clenched fists and sunshine smile. I love … [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
6 observations about the Amish
We spent the last few weeks in the two largest Amish communities in the world - Holmes County, OH (#1) and Lancaster County, PA (#2). It was both sobering and … [Read More...]
Recent Highlights
Birthday Gift Guide for 9-Year-Old Girls
Age nine is really fun. Kids this age are on the cusp of growing up, but they're still happy to play in the mud, do crazy cannonballs into the pool, and dress up for afternoons of make-believe. If you have a 9-year-old girl in your life, I have some … [Read More...]
Disney Vacations
Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim – near Disneyland!
Our family was recently hosted for a stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Convention Center. Opened in the fall of 2015, this hotel still has the telltale signs of a new property - a modern lobby, sparkling outdoor pools, and updated room … [Read More...]
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...]
