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A Trash Truck Party for Hudson’s 4th Birthday
Because that is now a thing. Several months before his birthday (much too early, in fact), Hudson announced out of the blue that he was going to have “a trash truck party at the dump, and everyone in our whole entire city is invited!” My initial reaction was, “Umm… No.” But after some coaxing from my husband, and a few Pinterest searches, I decided to give it a go. Turns out it’s easier to throw a trashy party than I thought! Okay, stop right here. Before I go…
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Disney World & Universal Studios in 2021
When Shanghai Disneyland first reopened I saw the pictures of people in masks standing in taped-off squares having their temperature taken, and couldn’t believe this was real life. How could anyone possibly enjoy the happiest place on earth this way?! Fast forward a few short months and the hubs and I decided the middle of a pandemic was probably the best time to visit Disney World and Universal Studios! Times have definitely changed, and quickly. Looking back at our trip, I wouldn’t say it is better or worse…
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Visiting Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex During Covid
If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have noticed that as a nurse I am a liiiitle bit of a Covid freak. But we still found a way to travel a lot over the past year in the safest way possible. Our latest venture was to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and it really was an out-of-this-world experience! In this post, I’ll offer our tips for making the most of your visit, including the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit and the all-new Planet Play experience. But…
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A Southwestern Colorado Family Adventure
Even though I grew up in the Denver area, there’s a lot of Colorado I’ve still never seen. So recently we took a quick little trip to Southwestern Colorado. The entire trip was planned around taking a ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, but we squeezed in as many other activities as possible! The one and only thing we actually had scheduled for this trip was the train ride. With Covid (and kids), it was hard to tell what each experience would be like, and…
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The Polar Express in Durango Colorado, Pandemic Edition
A long time ago the hubs had a work trip to Durango, Colorado and he came back raving about 2 things. Number one, the sushi. I am still very confused about how a mountain town could have the best sushi he’s ever had, but you know, whatever man. Number two, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He didn’t actually ride the train back then but for years afterward he talked about how amazing it must be to do a Polar Express ride in a mountain town and…
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Wimberley, Texas is the Perfect Couples Getaway
Like everyone else in the world, we’ve been getting pretty stir crazy lately so when a friend posted a few pictures of her family’s stay in Wimberley, Texas, I needed to be there pronto. We’ve been to a lot of different places in the Texas hill country, but somehow we’d never made it to Wimberley. As it turns out, it was the ideal little spot for a socially distanced couples getaway. I’m sure before COVID it was probably even better without all the closures. We would have loved…
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Codeverse is Coming to Houston!
Do you remember the days before cell phones? I remember, but I have no idea how we survived! Technology has come a long way in my lifetime, and my imagination isn’t big enough to fathom where it will take us by the time my kids are grown. That’s why Codeverse is helping us invest in our children’s future by educating them in the language of technology: Code. Codeverse <http://codeverse.com> is a fun, interactive coding studio designed just for kids, ages 6-13. Using all the latest technology, kids can…
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Magical Winter Lights – Holiday Lantern Display
Last night we finally made our first trip to Magical Winter Lights in La Marque, Texas. I, of course, had done my research and already knew we were going to love it. Dustin on the other hand, told me afterward he went in with low expectations but was, and I quote, “pleasantly surprised.” The whole night he kept repeating, “so many lights.” The kids, as usual, ran around like the wild banshees they are, so I think it’s safe to say they thoroughly enjoyed it as well. …
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Color Factory Houston with Kids
If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you know that we make a big deal out of birthdays around here. Last week Harper turned 7 (I’m still wrapping my head around this idea), and we are still partying! One of the BIG ways we were able to celebrate was with a trip to Color Factory Houston! Just in case you live under a rock, interactive art installations are kind of the new thing and Color Factory Houston is the latest and greatest of these limited-engagement…
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Family Halloween Costumes – 101 Dalmatians
Over the years, we have become well known among friends and neighbors for our family Halloween costumes. People wait anxiously every year to see what ridiculous looks we can come up with. I wasn’t sure how this year’s theme of 101 Dalmatians would turn out, but as usual, I think we nailed it! Hudson has been in a “doggy” phase. All day long he barks, licks, and walks around on all fours. If he is being human, it is only because Harper is now his doggy. We had…
