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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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    Bayou City Art Festival

    October 13, 2018

    Destination: Destin

    August 13, 2018

    Hudson is a Wild ONE!

    July 11, 2018
  • Happy Little Hooligans,  Oh, the Places I'll Go!

    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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    P-6 Farms Fall Festival

    October 11, 2018

    Hudson’s First Birthday

    June 29, 2018

    Galveston Family Photo Session

    August 6, 2018
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    Happy Little Hooligans

    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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    New Orlovirus

    March 14, 2018

    Great Wolf Lodge and Arkansas Road Trip

    April 30, 2018

    Bayou City Art Festival

    October 13, 2018
  • Magical Winter Lights
    Happy Little Hooligans,  Oh, the Places I'll Go!

    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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    Family Halloween Costumes – 101 Dalmatians

    November 12, 2019

    Color Factory Houston with Kids

    November 27, 2019

    Harper is Two Hands Old

    November 21, 2018
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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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    Great Wolf Lodge and Arkansas Road Trip

    April 30, 2018

    Destination: Destin

    August 13, 2018
    Coding for kids

    Codeverse is Coming to Houston!

    March 4, 2020
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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…

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    Houston Children’s Festival 2018

    April 11, 2018

    Houston Axe Throwing

    April 2, 2019

    An Interview with Grandma and Grandpa

    November 6, 2018
  • Happy Little Hooligans,  Oh, the Places I'll Go!

    Santa’s Workshop North Pole Colorado

    The last time I visited Santa’s Workshop North Pole near Colorado Springs, was over 25 years ago. The memories of the park itself are vague, but the excitement of celebrating Christmas in Santa’s off-season is still vivid as ever. This year they celebrate 63 years in business, but somehow they are still one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets. Located on Pikes Peak Highway, Santas Workshop North Pole Colorado is the perfect place for family fun and adventure any time of year. A few weeks ago we planned a last-minute…

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    A Trash Truck Party for Hudson’s 4th Birthday

    July 24, 2021

    Color Factory Houston with Kids

    November 27, 2019

    Camping Parties are S’more Fun!

    November 20, 2018
  • #momlife,  Happy Little Hooligans

    Harper is Two Hands Old

    Happy birthday baby girl! I probably say this every year, but I can’t believe you are already 6 years old. It didn’t quite hit me until the other day when you had to use 2 hands to show me how old you were turning. Two hands! And there’s no longer a spot in your baby book for your birthday celebrations. I guess this means you’re not really a baby anymore. I’m going to need a few more years to accept that. And just so you know, I will…

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    Houston Axe Throwing

    April 2, 2019

    Houston Children’s Festival 2018

    April 11, 2018

    Kindergarten

    August 24, 2018
  • Happy Little Hooligans,  The Crafty Crap

    Camping Parties are S’more Fun!

    Every single year as I am prepping for Harper’s birthday party I swear up and down that the next year we are doing it somewhere else. Somewhere that requires me to do nothing but hand over my credit card. Having her parties at home I always go overboard. I always spend too much money. I always stress about decorations and food being ready in time. I always invite more people than could possibly fit inside my home. And I always, I mean always drive my husband crazy.  But…

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    Hudson is a Wild ONE!

    July 11, 2018

    A Trash Truck Party for Hudson’s 4th Birthday

    July 24, 2021

    Santa’s Workshop North Pole Colorado

    July 22, 2019
  • Happy Little Hooligans,  The Crafty Crap

    Halloween Costume Themes

    If my family is known for anything it is for our Halloween costumes. And maybe that our house always reeks of stinky bulldog, or that we have a ton of pilots, or that the kids are… crazy… But we are definitely known for our family Halloween costume themes. I wouldn’t even say Halloween is anyone’s favorite holiday, but it has kinda become a thing with my family. Way back when our dogs were our only children, we started dressing them up for Halloween… okay we dressed them up…

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    Camping Parties are S’more Fun!

    November 20, 2018

    Santa’s Workshop North Pole Colorado

    July 22, 2019

    Destination: Destin

    August 13, 2018
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My children have taken to wearing mismatched shoes My children have taken to wearing mismatched shoes. For some reason people want me to explain. 

I cannot. 

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#boaf #shoes #shoestyle #shoelover #shoelove #shoeswag #shoegame #shoegram #shoelovers #shoeshopping #shoes👟 #kidsshoes #kidshoe #kidshoes #neednewshoes #babyneedsnewshoes #backtoschool #backtoschoolshoes #both #crazykids #fosteringcreativity #beyourself #kidstyle #youdoyou #creativekids #marchtothebeatofyourowndrum #letthembelittle #letthem #letthembewild #keepthemwild
Technically I’m back home but in my mind I never Technically I’m back home but in my mind I never left Bamboo Beach in Jamaica. 🇯🇲⁣
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Gorgeous view ✅⁣
Crystal clear water ✅⁣
Comfy shaded chairs ✅⁣
Reggae music ✅⁣
Local food (included) ✅⁣
Rum punch (also included) ✅⁣
Bamboo shakers 😉 ✅⁣
Massages ✅⁣
Friendly people ✅⁣
“No problem” ✅⁣
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I know Jamaica is packed with touristy activities, but I’m adding @bamboobeachclub to your list of must-see places. ⁣We’ll definitely be back!
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#jamaica #bamboobeach #bamboobeachclub #jamaicanbeach #jamaicavacation #jamaicanfood #jamaicajamaica #jamaicalove #jamaicalife #jamaica🇯🇲 #jamaicalandwelove #jamaicamon #reggaemusic #jerkchicken #irie #irielife #irievibes #beachlife #beachvibes #beachday #beachbum #beachclubs #beachvacation #beachvacay #travelreels #travel #travelblogger #familytravel #familytravels #traveldiaries
We’re back home and thinking of getting our own We’re back home and thinking of getting our own soft serve ice cream machine. I’m not sure how I am supposed to live without one now.

#icecream #icecreamcone #icecreamtime #icecreamlove #icecreamlovers #icecreamaddict #icecreamofinsta #icecreams #icecreamlover #icecreammaker #icecreamcones #icecreamparty #softserve #softserveicecream #unlimitedicecream #cruisefood #cruiselife #cruisevacation #cruisetime #cruisetravel #cruiser #cruiseshiplife #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise #royalcaribbeaninternational #vacationlife #vacationlifestyle #vacationmode #travelreels #travel
Another sea day today. We jam packed everything we Another sea day today. We jam packed everything we could into today and already have big plans for our sea day tomorrow. ⁣
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The sad topic you overheard everywhere on the ship today was, “We only have 2 more days.” ⁣
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We’ve really settled into this cruise ship life and like everyone else, I’m sad to think it’s almost time to go home. ⁣
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Confession: I had very low expectations for Jamaic Confession: I had very low expectations for Jamaica. ⁣
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And then it turned out to be our favorite port of all. ⁣
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We just went to the beach. That was it. But oh my goodness it was incredible! ⁣Now I want to live there.
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::Adds Jamaica to the future travels list::⁣
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Today was a day of new things, but it really just Today was a day of new things, but it really just turned out to be a tease. Somehow we managed to visit Grand Cayman without ever setting foot on a beach (I know, it’s a long story). 

I’ve said before that cruising is kinda weird because you don’t get to spend much time in one place. You just get a taste of it and then have to get back on the ship. 

But I think I’ve decided that is the beauty of it. You get to sample a few places, then decide which you need more of later on. Plus you don’t have to repack over and over. 

Cayman Islands, you haven’t seen the last of me! 

And maybe I’ll even bring my family. 

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The first time we came here (on our first cruise e The first time we came here (on our first cruise ever) was the first time I’d ever seen water this blue. Today, though I’ve seen plenty of blue waters since, I was struck with it again. It is a color you can’t describe. A hue photographs can’t capture. Cozumel waters are a shade of blue all their own. ⁣
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We spent our day, befittingly, in the water at Playa Mía Beach Park. Any place with water slides and a splash pad ON the beach is a winner in our book. Though I think the aqua-cycles were our favorite because they’re just so darn funny. ⁣
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We returned to the ship near dinner time, where my children wanted nothing to do with the conversation at our table, but actually led the conversation at the table next. I assume we will have the dining room to ourselves tomorrow night. ⁣
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One huge perk of cruising is the kids club, where babysitting is included and the kids would rather be there than hang out with you anyway. So tonight we checked them in and caught a show. We didn’t have to tell anyone to sit still or be quiet. Not even once. ⁣
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On the way back to the room we got distracted by cupcakes and ice cream, and then found ourselves stuck in the disco dance party on the promenade. In case you’ve ever wondered, sugar and The Village People are exactly the way to calm your children before bed. 😳⁣
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We’ve only spent 2 full days on this ship, but with everything we’ve done it feels like we’ve already been here a week. We’re crispy, exhausted, and a little bit dehydrated. Exactly the way a vacation should be. ⁣
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#cozumel ⁣#cozumelmexico #cozumelmexico🇲🇽 #cozumelisland #shoreexcursion #shoreexcursions #playamia #sotired #cruiseport #cruiseexcursion #portcity #bluewater #crystalbluewater #aquacycle #beachbreak
Life is what you make it.⁣ ⁣ I said this many Life is what you make it.⁣
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I said this many times today which annoyed my husband to no end, but I said it just as much for my own benefit as I did in response to his sour expressions. Luckily I just couldn’t see my own face. 😏⁣
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We had several moments of “_____ is different than I expected” today. There’s like a million people on this ship and, well… things are different than we expected. ⁣
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Also, we brought our children. So there’s that. ⁣
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We fully recognize how lucky we are that this trip is even possible. We have the means and the time and the health to be able to do this without thinking twice. And the all the things that are different than we expected, are really not that big of a deal. We are determined to have fun regardless.
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So for every melted ice cream there’s an excuse to have another. For every closed pool there is a reason to go find something new. For every hyperactive child at dinner, there is the kids’ club and some quiet adult time. ⁣
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For every person who has decided to enjoy their vacation, there is enjoyment. And vice versa.⁣
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Life, and vacations, are what you make of them. ⁣
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#notwhatiexpected #vacationwoes #lifeiswhatyoumakeit #lifeiswhatyoumakeit💯 #lifeiswhatyoumakeofit #funtimes #somanypeople #biggerisnotalwaysbetter #poolclosed #somuchfood #selfserveicecream #anotherone #kidsclub #kidsclubs #formalnight #cruisevacation #cruiselife #cruiseship #cruisetravel #cruisepeople #tomorrowisanewday #familytravels #familytraveltips #familytravelmoment #familycruise #toomuchofagoodthing #travelingwithkids #instatravel #familytraveltribe
I am always overly prepared. ⁣ ⁣ #cruisehacks I am always overly prepared. ⁣
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