Well, here we are. All back to school. You know what that means. It's time for all the first day pictures. I, for one, absolutely LOVE seeing everybody's pictures on Facebook and Instagram because it truly is just such an exciting time. I love that parents celebrate the First Day. I love that kids are excited. I just love when people love ...
Archives for August 2018
Getting Ready for Back to School
Can you believe it’s time to go back to school?! Our children have been counting down the days until they get to step foot inside of their school. They love everything about being in school which always makes going back a little bit easier. This year we have a 4th Grader and a KINDERGARTENER!!! That’s right... both children ...
Joelle’s 9th Birthday Party!
It's been a good three years since I've blogged about Joelle's birthday. I'm not real sure how time has gone so fast, but it definitely has. And blogging definitely went to the wayside! Before we get into the good stuff, let's talk about Joelle's birthday: 1. It always falls during the first week of school... also known as the BUSIEST time ...
Our Trip to Disneyland
Disneyland and Disney World are kind of like Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper. They both have some of the same ingredients but they couldn't be much more different than they are. Disney World is HUGE and Disneyland is much more 'contained.' Disney World has all of the new gadgets, ticketing, resorts, and rides; but Disneyland has done a great job ...
Hawaii: The Big Island
The Big Island...aka Hawaii, but that confuses people, is awesome! The terrain actually reminds me of the mountains in Colorado a little, but the beaches are also great. We love to travel to the Big Island because the water is beaming with life! The Big Island is kind of our 'activity' island. I know that scares some of you relaxing-type folk ...
Our Favorite Disney Trip
Let me start with a little truth for you....both of our favorite Disneyworld trips revolve around Christmas. If you've ever been to Disneyworld when it was decorated for Christmas you'd understand why. The lights, trees, decorations, gingerbread smells, and characters dressed in old fashioned Christmas outfits.... SOOOOO much fun! {Joelle ...
Kauai: Things to Do!
Remember last post when I said we like to unplug and relax when we visit Kauai? Yeah....turns out maybe we don't relax a whole lot on vacation! We do, however, have a great time wherever we go. It's tough to just sit still when there's so much beauty to explore. In our eyes, the islands are an experience, not just a place to visit. For the ...