All You Need to Know Before Visiting Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana

We recently kicked off our summer with a 2 day visit to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. After hearing so many friends rave about it, we had to go discover how great it is family entertainment for ourselves! We were more than impressed from just walking in the gate with the friendliness of the …

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When the Ocean Calls…

During the long first quarter of 2014, I had this intense longing to run away.  I wanted to somehow escape the pain and the physical suffering, and bury everything that hurt. I knew it wasn’t the way to deal with trial and hardship, but  nevertheless, I desired it. I wanted desperately to see the ocean, …

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What NOT to Miss in St. Louis {with kids}

So we are planning an upcoming overnight to St. Louis and would love to have your input for things we need to see while we are there! And we trust your awesome opinions and experiences over Google or TripAdvisor! So what MUST we see? What MUST we do? What MUST we eat? We’re already planning …

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Finding Calm

Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgement. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo Da Vinci Your comments and input on our not saying goodbye to dating through …

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Texas Souvenirs

We were supposed to leave Texas with four pairs of cowboy boots as our souvenirs. They have that wonderful fresh leather smell, and I can’t even begin to tell you how ridiculously handsome they look on those eight little feet. They were a surprise from the Dupre’s so that their feet would be protected in …

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Adios, Texas

Today we leave Texas with teary eyes and a full tank of love. We have been loved on well by our dear (adopted) family, and had a week of Texas country adventures. The thousand mile journey was so worth it, and now we have home to look forward to as we make a full day …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 18}: Build a Sandcastle

How to Build a Sandcastle…    Supplies: Sand Sunscreen Buckets Shovels Water Sand Castle Forms I {almost} didn’t post this one for all of us Northern cooler climate folks.  It’s a rough time of year to be looking at beach pictures, as we start wearing our Snuggies 24/7 and stockpiling for winter.  I get that.  …

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