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”
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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”
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”
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”
Impromptu mountain day trip – 9/30/2023
Taylor woke up begging to go to Busch today. Blake and I went last night for howl-o-scream (very disappointing) so we were not inclined to go today. We decided to head towards the mountains and see where the day took us. Blake knows I like going to Carter Mountain Orchard and joked about going. HeContinue reading “Impromptu mountain day trip – 9/30/2023”
McWay Falls – Big Sur, CA – 8/16/2023
Blake and I made our way to the trailhead of McWay falls. Unfortunately, you cannot complete the full trail due to sections being closed. It is also illegal to go to the base of the falls. The weather during our trip was not the best and the views lacked their beauty but what we wereContinue reading “McWay Falls – Big Sur, CA – 8/16/2023”
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 worlds largest ping pong paddle is located inside Pins Mechanical: Columbus. We were heading to another attraction and decidedContinue reading “World’s Largest Ping Pong Paddle (7/30/2023)”
McKinley St. aka Shortest Street in America-7/28/2023
McKinley Street, the shortest street in America. Located in Bellefontaine, Ohio stretches a whopping 15 feet long. Yes, you read that correctly. This street is only 15 feet long. Once holding the record for the shortest street in the world, it has now been replaced with a street in Scotland. However, McKinley Street still standsContinue reading “McKinley St. aka Shortest Street in America-7/28/2023”
Oldest Concrete Street in America – 7/28/2023
Also located in Bellefontaine, sits the oldest concrete street in American. Crossroads are Street Ave and Court Ave. this concrete street was founded in 1891. We enjoyed reading the historical signage along the road. We found an OHIO historical marker. Of course we had to get pictures of us on the oldest concrete street inContinue reading “Oldest Concrete Street in America – 7/28/2023”
Cedar Point – 7/27/2023
A place I have been wanting to visit for literally decades. My parents best friend played a VHS tape for me of Cedar Point when I was around 10 years old and I immediately fell in love with the park and always wanted to go. People asked me why I didn’t fight the kids onContinue reading “Cedar Point – 7/27/2023”
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