When it comes to theme parks, there is little that I don’t love! Give me a roller coaster, popcorn and churros, some hot sun, and lots of games and I am one happy mom! Universal Orlando has been on my “must visit” list for well over 10 years… and I am so excited to say that it did not disappoint…. Read More
Where To Stay & Eat In Disney Springs [Family Florida Trip Series]
Orlando may be the place dreams are made of! There’s so much fantasy and excitement in Orlando, Florida. Think about it: Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Lego Land, all in one place. It’s a little overwhelming at times to be honest. But a week in kid paradise was just what the doctor ordered in my case and I couldn’t… Read More
Wheels Up with Spirit Airlines! [Florida Family Trip Series]
They spent a long time looking out the window at the airplanes. A really long, quiet time. Then the oldest turned to the youngest and whispered, can you believe we get to fly in one of those? And the youngest turned back and said, I know. IT’S AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And so began the excitement of their first airplane ride…a ride that couldn’t have… Read More
Are Your Kids Missing School?
Have the opportunity to travel with your kids? AMAZING! I am very pro-travel…even if it interrupts schooling for a short period of time. As I have written before, the world can often be a child’s best teacher. But that doesn’t mean that school isn’t important. As we come up on March Break and Easter Holidays, many families will choose to… Read More
ROAD TRIP: Florida Fotos
(just a smattering of the photos we took in Florida…) Water baby Volcano making at its best Beach bums Pool. Haters gonna hate… Essential DVD watching in progress. Tennessee Naps on the beach. Castles in the sand. Living the life. TEEEENYYYY TINNY CRAWBS (as Zach calls them) Ridin’ We got asked if they were twins numerous times…um, ok then.
ROAD TRIP: Those Special Moments
While we were away, this boy and I shared many special moments and lots of chatting time. One morning, as I was making coffee, I heard him rustling in his bed. I peeked my head in and he whispered “will you come lie down with me”. Heart melts. We snuggled up and it was silent for a beat. Then he… Read More