Visiting the desert southwest was like leaving planet Earth (at least how we know it) and entering an entirely different, but spectacular, place. The trip as a whole spanned 10 nights, 7 different hotels, 6 national parks, 2 state parks, and several other major landmarks. It was an amazing trip and we were just in…
In June 2021 we jumped on a plane and headed west to explore the desert Southwest US with the kids. The trip as a whole spanned 10 nights, 7 different hotels, 6 national parks, 2 state parks, and several other major landmarks. It was an amazing trip and we were just in awe the whole…
Kelly and Perry got to ring in 2020 on a trip to New York City in a kid friendly way. It is a bit (ok a lot) crazy to think how much the world has changed since January – with an essential halt to all travel and a global pandemic. It is fun to re-live…
We started yearly “half-birthday interviews” when Perry was two and a half. It has been so fun to see how his answers have changed and matured over the years. So when Clara turned 2.5 we could not wait to get her first set of interview responses. But first, a story… As we go through this…
Perry and I escaped down to Disney this past summer for a few days of fun and magic. He is certainly my child and inherited my bent for setting goals, making lists, and checking things of said lists. We decided to bring a little competitive park touring into our trip. Given the fact that he…
Our two year old has spent 14 nights on a cruise ship. Our seven year old? He has spent 42 nights on a cruise ship. We have cruised many times with baby and little kids and you know what? It was AMAZING, and it was EASY! There are a million things we love about cruising….
Perry celebrates his half birthday each year on the day before America’s birthday. Ever since he was a tiny two and a half year old we have asked him the same series of questions on his half birthday. I am so glad we decided to start this tradition because it is so fun to go…
We had a super fun and busy Fourth of July holiday on Thursday. The day started with a family pool party and lunch and the day ended with dinner, water balloons, and fireworks with friends. I am so thankful for the freedom this fun and festive holiday represents and the incredibly hard work and sacrifice…
In May 2018 we packed our bags and snorkels, and headed out on the open seas with Mickey Mouse aboard the Disney Fantasy. We love Disney and we love cruising so for us Disney Cruise Line is a match made in heaven. In fact we are currently gearing up for our next Disney Cruise coming…
Fall break 2018 took our family on an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Paris, France. Perry was five at the time of the trip and Clara was a mere 18 months old. Yes, we took a one yer old to Europe and you know what? It worked great! In addition to the four of us, we…