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Spring Break at the Zoo
We spent the morning at the Hogle Zoo for the first time since the pandemic! The kids received binoculars, a year’s pass to the zoo, and “zoo passports” as part of their Easter…
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Living Planet Aquarium
It has been years since we’ve been to the aquarium, and the kids were so excited! We attended a friend’s birthday party at the aquarium while the pandemic measures are going on, so…
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Grotto Falls Trail
Early morning on a weekend in June was great with kids since we had the place to ourselves! There were too many people during COVID-19 on an afternoon when the cool waterfall would…
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Devil’s Punchbowl Hike
Jer and I have fond memories of hiking Devil’s Punchbowl as kids in California. I remember going on an elementary school field trip and feeling like it was an extraordinary place because ladybugs…
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Christmas Season 2019 is Here!
We’ve enjoyed lots of family time and Christmas traditions this month—quite a lot to catch up on! Check it out below. My Favorite Part We got our Christmas tree!! I am in love.…
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Dinosaur National Monument
We are the dinosaurs, marching marching; we are the dinosaurs whaddya think of that! Fall Break is family time, and what better way to make our little aspiring paleontologist’s day than an all-day road…
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Meet Me at the Pumpkin Patch
This cute little pumpkin patch is right in our price range and perfect for our family. It has fun corn activities for the kids, and pumpkins of all varieties. We know we’ve had…
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Two Little Boys and Trains
Every morning when I wake up for the past month I feel a little hand on my face and the sweet little voice attached to the hand says, “Mom, trains! Trains!” He looks…
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How to Rock Summer Break: Part 4 – Family Time
Last time we checked out a “beach” and playgrounds. This post has some activities we did as a family this summer from a kid-friendly hike to visiting a historic building, and finding some free…
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Lily’s 8th Birthday Zoo Trip
Happy birthday to my not so little girl! My giggly baby is now a giggly mini-adult with dancing shoes and the curiosity of a scientist. My imaginative artist who still loves animals… She…
