Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada – 7/22/2024 – 7/25/2024

Niagara Falls – a place that has always been high on my bucket list of places to see. Well, I finally got to experience these breathtaking falls first hand. With 0 plans in place to go anywhere, I checked out a bunch of different options for a vacation for a few days. This included mammothContinue reading “Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada – 7/22/2024 – 7/25/2024”

Spring Break 2024 – Magic Kingdom – 4/1/2024

After leaving the hotel around 6, we drove straight to Disney – Magic Kingdom. The real trip has begun! We cross under that arch was all stress and worry disappear. After paying $30 to park, we get our parking spot, put on sunscreen and head for the tram. I made sure to snap a pictureContinue reading “Spring Break 2024 – Magic Kingdom – 4/1/2024”

Sweethaven Lavender – 6/15/2024

Williamsburg, Virginias very own lavender field is nestled off of Jolly Pond Road in James City County. https://www.sweethavenlavender.com This was my first time visiting the lavender field and I got to share this special first visit with my mom, sister and girls. Sweethaven is open Tuesday through Saturday and has ticketed admission. Weekday admission isContinue reading “Sweethaven Lavender – 6/15/2024”

Elk Island Winery – Goochland, VA – 6/9/2024

This is hands down our favorite winery we have been to and we have been to a lot of wineries. We are also members of their wine club. Elk Island Winery is the very first winery we went to together which makes it pretty special in itself, however, their wines speak for themselves. We haveContinue reading “Elk Island Winery – Goochland, VA – 6/9/2024”

A day of “first” at Busch Gardens – 5/27/2024

Very wet and stormy Memorial Day calls for some Busch Gardens time during the rain breaks. It was just Ari, Izzy, Austin, Taylor and I on our visit today. We had 12 vouchers for the food and wine festival that Busch Gardens currently has going on. Virginia – Bacon and Cheddar hush puppies Africa –Continue reading “A day of “first” at Busch Gardens – 5/27/2024”

Lombard Street – San Francisco

While in San Francisco, Blake and I absolutely had to take on Lombard Street. Lombard street is famous for being the crookedest Street in San Francisco. The street contains 8 hairpin turns, is one way and can be assessed by vehicle or by walking. Lombard street is a one way block of Russian Hills nestledContinue reading “Lombard Street – San Francisco”

Old Town Slingshot – Orlando, FL – 4/2/2024

Right outside of our hotel for the first 2 nights was Fun Spot America and the Old Town Slingshot. I have tired a few times to take the kids on the slingshot but it has never worked out. I was bound and determined to get them on the Old Town Slingshot. The Old Town SlingshotContinue reading “Old Town Slingshot – Orlando, FL – 4/2/2024”

PFO Closure – 3/11/2024

Today is the day, the long awaited and at the same time, dreaded day. Today is the day of my PFO Closure. I have been anxious about this surgical procedure since the day I was called to schedule. After weeks of sleepless nights and constant thoughts of what ifs, I find myself waking up toContinue reading “PFO Closure – 3/11/2024”

World’s Largest Ping Pong Paddle – 7/30/2023

During our Ohio Road Trip, we attempted to check off lots of roadside attractions and “worlds largest” attractions. This lead us on an adventure to Columbus, OH to see the Worlds Largest Ping Pong Paddle. The world’s largest ping pong paddle is located inside Pins Mechanical in Columbus, OH. Pins Mechanical did not open untilContinue reading “World’s Largest Ping Pong Paddle – 7/30/2023”