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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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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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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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Making the Most of Your Trip to Candytopia
If you spend any time scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, you’ve seen the ads for Candytopia. This interactive “art installation” where nearly everything is made of candy, is all my childhood fantasies come true. It’s also the latest place to get that perfect selfie. Candytopia has been in Houston for the past few months and as much as the Willy Wonka lover in me neeeeded to go, I had a hard time paying that much for it. Tickets are $28 for an adult and $20 for kids ages…
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Driving the Pikes Peak Highway
One of the big things I wanted to do in Colorado with my kids was to ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad to the summit of Pikes Peak. Luckily I happened to look it up online because they are currently closed for refurbishment until 2021! I know my kids (and I) would have loved the train, but this time we were driving the Pikes Peak Highway! To be completely honest, I was kind of dreading this drive. Switchbacks tend to make me car sick and I was certain…
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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
One of our last stops before heading home was Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, just outside of Cañon City, Colorado. The Royal Gorge itself is one of those places you see with your eyes but can’t truly comprehend. The magnitude of the chasm and the beauty of the mountains are enough to make the trip worthwhile. But then to walk across this immense suspension bridge spanning the gap is an experience like no other. They are absolutely right when they say Royal Gorge Bridge and Park combines God’s…
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
A long time ago, in a land far, far away (Manitou Springs, Colorado, to be exact), a bunch of young whippersnappers took a Lantern Tour at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. It was so much fun, you guys. I’d been in other caverns before, but being in one where the only lighting was the lantern in your hand really added to the excitement of a guided tour. Fast forward to last week, and Dustin and I found ourselves with 2 kids, ages 6 and 2, back at…
