Spring Break 2022 The kids love to watch YouTube videos on Amusement parks and thrill rides and convinced us for spring break to take the to Nickelodeon Universe (They didn’t have to do a lot of convincing). Nickelodeon Universe is located inside the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ. The parked opened at 11Continue reading “Nickelodeon Universe – American Dream Mall, NJ April 7th, 2022”
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American Dream Mall, NJ – Shooting Lockdown April 7th, 2022
And while no vacation is ever perfect. Ours taught our kids the importance of practicing lockdown drills and how to stay calm and think positive during stressful situations. On Thursday 4/7/22 shortly before 6pm Blake and I were exiting a roller coaster and the boys were about to board. We were told that the rideContinue reading “American Dream Mall, NJ – Shooting Lockdown April 7th, 2022”
DreamWorks Water Park – American Dream Mall, NJ April 8th, 2022
Spring Break 2022 With everyone a little hesitant to go back to the mall after the shooting and lockdown the night before, we went back. This was also important because it shows the kids that even when in a stressful and scary situation you have to face your fears and cannot live by fear. WeContinue reading “DreamWorks Water Park – American Dream Mall, NJ April 8th, 2022”
Natural Chimneys – 4/2/2022
Located in Augusta County (Mt. Solon), VA sits the beautiful site of Natural Chimneys. The chimneys themselves sit on a site within a campground. The Chimneys are limestone formations. Upon arrival, we thought we would have to take a hike to the site, however Natural Chimneys sits just past the parking lot. The first thingContinue reading “Natural Chimneys – 4/2/2022”
Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival
Three years ago, Blake, my kids and I went to D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms that we read online were in “peak bloom” (not so much). A few days before Sunday, we saw pictures people posted online and were very hopeful that the trees would still have petals if we went. Due to Austin’sContinue reading “Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival”
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Pantheon 3/13/2022
The new rollercoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Pantheon was due to open in 2020, due to the pandemic, this was delayed……..and delayed…….and you get the point. Finally on 3/4/2022 Busch Gardens started having Pass Member ride times. I was very disappointed because that was the day of my surgery. I didn’t want to makeContinue reading “Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Pantheon 3/13/2022”
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – 2/27/2022
With no plans for Saturday, the kids and I cleaned and organized their entire playroom. This was a long overdue project and we finished by 2pm. Isabella was running a fever and not feeling well all day and decided she did not want to go to Busch. I took her to my parents so sheContinue reading “Busch Gardens Williamsburg – 2/27/2022”
Fort Fun, Farmer’s Table, Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Ride 2/27/2022
Blake and I wanted to take the kids somewhere on his day off and it is my last weekend day before my surgery that will take me out for about 4-6 weeks. We thought about going to the mountains but because I exchange my kids with their dad Sunday evenings, going to the mountains canContinue reading “Fort Fun, Farmer’s Table, Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Ride 2/27/2022”
Austin’s 6th Birthday Adventure – Snowtubing Massanutten Resort, Blackrock Summit 2/12/2022
Austin turns 6 on 2/19 and for his gift this year, I got him (and his siblings) a time slot at Massanutten Ski Resorts – Family Adventure Park – Snowtubing. Austin and his siblings had no idea what we were doing for the weekend. I gave them a few hints the night before but nobodyContinue reading “Austin’s 6th Birthday Adventure – Snowtubing Massanutten Resort, Blackrock Summit 2/12/2022”
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Mardi Gras in the SNOW Edition
January 30th, 2022 Living in Williamsburg and 15 minutes from Busch Gardens, we of course use our annual passes and membership rewards as much as we can. This year, Busch decided to stay open year round and this created different theme weekends and celebrations. For the last weekend of January and the entire month ofContinue reading “Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Mardi Gras in the SNOW Edition”