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”

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)”

Evening boat ride – 2/28/2023

Blake has the idea that he wants to get his boat out in the water once a month and with today being the last day of the month, he decided to go this evening. I skipped the gym and met him at the dock. His mom, Taylor and Gander were on the boat waiting forContinue reading “Evening boat ride – 2/28/2023”

Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum

This is the first year I have taken the kids to the Virginia Living Museum for their Christmas event and I am going to be going yearly for the foreseeable future. The display was incredible. Entry to the event is with timed tickets which makes it a much more enjoyable experience as it is notContinue reading “Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum”

The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)

For Christmas Bama got the kids tickets to The Virginia Zoo and we finally had the chance to go and couldn’t have asked for better weather! The kids didn’t know we were going to the Zoo until we pulled into the parking lot and they were so excited. The first thing they did when weContinue reading “The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)”

Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night 10/7/2022

The kids have been really wanting to do an all out movie night and wanted to watch Hocus Pocus 2 as their movie night. I decided to do what I do best and go all out for them. A co worker of mine told me about these caldrons at Walmart for $0.98 that are perfectContinue reading “Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night 10/7/2022”

Liberty Mills Farm – 10/8/2022

Named as the Country’s Largest Corn Maze, we knew we had to check it out. Every time we go to a pumpkin patch, the kids always ask if they have a corn maze and they get excited every time. Uncle Ty sent me a link to this corn maze and I knew instantly I hadContinue reading “Liberty Mills Farm – 10/8/2022”

Green Bank Observatory – 6/5/2022

The Green Bank Observatory is located in none other than Green Bank, WV. The location of the Telescope and surrounding area is within the National Radio Quiet Zone. Meaning no cell service for MILES………..Oh the horror for the wolfpack! This would be our second trip to the Observatory. The first trip we were short onContinue reading “Green Bank Observatory – 6/5/2022”

Whispering Spruce Trail/ Spruce Knob – 6/5/2022

Trail Name: Whispering Spruce Trail Distance: 0.67 miles Elevation Gain: 16 Feet Terrain: Crushed gravel Weather: 62 degrees and sunny Duration: 27:51 Whispering Spruce Trail on Spruce Knob takes visitors to the West Virginia Highpoint. A benchmark sits below the observation tower indicating the official highpoint. The observation tower is fun to climb for theContinue reading “Whispering Spruce Trail/ Spruce Knob – 6/5/2022”