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Annapolis 2025 - Where Dreams Set Sail
Annapolis 2025 - Where Dreams Set Sail

Family road trip to Annapolis: bad breakfast, great boats, and even bigger dreams. Between toddler chaos, seasick mornings, and a boat show that reignited our “let’s sail around the world” fantasy, this trip hit all the right waves. 🌊❤️

Small suitcases, big dreams
Small suitcases, big dreams

Nothing says “family vacation” like a 9-hour drive, two hyper kids, and a mom who’s literally growing another one. All to see a boat we can’t afford (yet). But hey... dreams don’t pack themselves.

Along came Wesley
Along came Wesley

This is the story of how our Wesley, handsome and smiley little guy, made his entrance… not so fast, not so furious, and naturally absolutely adorable.

Hotwire, Hope, and Hormones: A Fertility Adventure
Hotwire, Hope, and Hormones: A Fertility Adventure

Trying for baby #3, detoured by Easter, chocolate chaos & a board game math trade—welcome to our fertility-fueled family getaway. It’s a trip!

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Small suitcases, big dreams
Travel, Family
Small suitcases, big dreams
Travel, Family

Nothing says “family vacation” like a 9-hour drive, two hyper kids, and a mom who’s literally growing another one. All to see a boat we can’t afford (yet). But hey... dreams don’t pack themselves.

Travel, Family
Travelling daddy day care grand opening
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Travelling daddy day care grand opening
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On our sixth day in Miami, Florida it was time to see if I had what it takes to take care of my two precious children while abroad in another country while Sophie attends a real estate conference. Cue mission impossible music.

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Florida day 3
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Florida day 3
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On our third day in Florida we make plans to visit the zoo and rediscover this magical world through the eyes of our adorable little Lola. The journey reminds me of so much lost beauty and wonder in life. Join us as we rediscover life through the eyes of a child.

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Florida day 2
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Florida day 2
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On our second day in Florida, we brave the wild jungle Manatee River with two canoe teams ready for anything and everything. What we find in our travels is nothing short of amazing. Join us in our wild ride down memory creation lane.

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My Mother vs the Odds

A look back at what my mother had to endure while she raised her two children.

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Small suitcases, big dreams

Nothing says “family vacation” like a 9-hour drive, two hyper kids, and a mom who’s literally growing another one. All to see a boat we can’t afford (yet). But hey... dreams don’t pack themselves.

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