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Happy 6th Birthday, Tate! We Love You
Prepared for an Epic Nerf Gun Battle Tate’s 6th birthday is right around the corner. Therefore, as part of our parenting rituals, we write each child a letter on their birthday to encapsulate the past year. Then, it goes into their Easy-Peasy Scrapbook, along with approximately 10 photos. Happy 6th Birthday, Tate!
Insisted on bringing binoculars on the cruise, despite their weight! 
Halloween: Last-Minute Costume Change (from scuba diver to Captain Hook) 
Our family at Thanksgiving 
On the Thanksgiving pirate ship 
Cutting down our Christmas tree 
Helicopter ride for your 5th birthday present from Grandma and Papa (note the pilot costume you’re wearing) 
The many faces of Tate … Read More
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Crafting a Vacation Vision: Where Will You Go?
One of the ways my family and I savor time together is by going on several vacations a year. We’ve figured out what works for us. For example, we like going on mini-adventures each day. Staying in comfortable AirBnBs that feel relaxing is our preferred way. We like access to water. We prefer quiet to noise. Matt needs space to run. I need warm weather. We need at least a queen sized bed. Two bedrooms is a must. We ideally like to reconnect with old friends while traveling. But every family’s process for crafting a vacation vision is different. Therefore, I put together some guiding questions, in case it’s helpful … Read More
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Best 3-Mile Run in Austin Texas (or a Nice Walk)
I want to capture my favorite things to do in Austin for anyone who is planning a visit to my fair city. This post is dedicated to the 3-mile run in Austin Texas that I try to do every Saturday and Sunday morning (especially when I’m trying to get my health back on track!).
First of all, finding parking is not that fun around Lady Bird Lake. Editor’s Note: You will also hear locals refer to it as Town Lake.
Parking for Your 3-Mile Run or Walk in Austin Texas
Here’s a little pro-tip: enter “Austin Nature & Science Center” into your GPS. Right before you … Read More