Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
I am pulse racing, heart thumping, sweaty palms terrified of heights. Despite this I have found myself in the tallest building in Milwaukee, the original World Trade Center Towers, peering from the crown of the Statue of Liberty and most recently the One World Trade …
“Let’s be squirrels today!” my son says taking a spoonful of cereal. “No. I want to be an orca.” his sister responds. She’s pouring more milk into her cup. “What if we be different animals in the ocean.” he negotiates. He eats some cereal while …
San Diego is a great place for families. The sunny, warm climate means they can be outside all the time. The whole city basically sits on an endless string of beaches. There are fun museums and parks and SeaWorld. It is full of fun kid …
Iceland is often talked about in superlatives. It is the coolest place. The most extraordinary vacation. This unique, amazing destination. Could it possibly live up to the hype? The other thing I knew about Iceland beforehand was that natural dangers seem to lurk everywhere. The …
We’ve jumped waves and played tag. We’ve built a sand castle or at least a mound that looks like a castle. At least one of us has been buried in the sand or made to look like a mermaid. What now? affiliate links are included …
Brussels, Belgium was a quick day trip for us from Paris, France. When we decided to go to Paris, France with our kids for the Women’s World Cup we wanted to visit at least one new to us place while we were in Europe. Brussels …
Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. How can you not love Paris? The history. The beauty. The food. I wasn’t sure what my kids would think though. And I wasn’t sure what I would feed my son with the severe dairy allergy. …
Sharks became my son’s obsession in First Grade. Kindergarten was his Lego obsession which definitely continued into First grade, but in First Grade he met some friends in California who loved sharks and his inkling of an interest blossomed. They formed a “fish club” at …
A California Coast road trip has been on our list since we moved to San Diego. We made it happen this March over Spring Break. We flew from San Diego to Portland, rented a car, and then started South. All of our favorite, don’t miss …
San Francisco is one of those American cities you know about no matter where you grow up. With its Golden Gate Bridge, rich history and quirky things like cable cars and the “painted ladies” made famous in homes across the country, San Francisco is a …