We are in the midst of getting packed up for a family trip to California tomorrow. Our adventure will start in San Francisco, then have us hopping into a converted camper van for 6 nights of camping in Yosemite and Big Sur, then finishing up with a couple days back in San Francisco. Today I thought I would share some of the things we are doing to prepare and make the most of our time together in California. Packing for Family… Read more »
Two weekends ago we met our good friends for a little family camping at Torreya State Park. It is about a 3-hour drive north for us and is located on the Apalachicola River. The landscape in this section of Florida is so different than the rest of the state. There are actually hills and changes in elevation. Which, if you are familiar with Florida, is pretty close to non-existent around the rest of the state. So when we were trying… Read more »
We just got back from a spring break vacation to Utah. It was a wonderful time to explore and adventure with our little family. While in Utah, we explored Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. We also spent a few days in Salt Lake City. Our first stop was Zion National Park. We spent 3 nights in Zion. The first night we stayed at the Desert Pearl Inn, and the next two we camped at the Watchman Campground in the park…. Read more »
Last week, we decided to take a little family adventure road trip before the end of Christmas break. I’ve written about our interest in having family micro adventures before HERE. And this getaway fits the bill. We love creating shared experiences with our kids. We all benefit and learn from being together. And now that they are a little older, we don’t dread extended time in the car with them anymore. Especially after the Christmas hustle and bustle, we… Read more »
For the past few months, I have been working on refreshing the boys’ bedroom to be more outdoors-inspired. These guys absolutely LOVE nature and the outdoors. Fishing, hunting, camping, all of it. They get it from their dad. Truth is, we have had some pretty amazing moments surrounded by Mother Nature. It’s something I hope that stays with them forever, because really, what’s more magical than God’s work? Back to the bedroom mood board. Their room is painted the… Read more »
