One of our favorite things to do as a family is to get out and explore our backyard. Or rather, the amazing places right around us. We love to be tourists in our own town. Recently we took the opportunity to explore New Bremen, Ohio, which is a fifteen-minute drive down the road from our house. We only had intentions…
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Family time… what is the first thing that pops into your head when you see those words? For me, it means special time just Shadrach, Logan, and I enjoying each other’s company uninterrupted. If I’m being honest, finding uninterrupted family time seems to be getting harder and harder. Life seems to be good at throwing distractions in our path, and…
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You know that moment where you declare something, and then life has a funny way of proving you wrong? I can remember, like it was yesterday, having a conversation with a fellow co-worker about people who homeschool their kids. I remember declaring at that moment that I would NEVER be one of those parents. My hypothetical child (because let’s be…
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Two years ago, today, Shadrach and I decided that we wanted to share our life and passion with you. So, we took a big step and pressed publish on our blog. I have to say, as scary as it was putting ourselves out there, I’m so glad that we did! This has not been an easy journey, but it has…
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What is it about zoos that make them the perfect place for family adventures? Maybe it’s the fact that you get to see wild animals from all over the world up close. Perhaps it’s the fact that no matter how many times you go to the zoo, you learn something new every time. For me, it’s the fact that we…
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I can still vividly remember the first and only pro football game I have ever attended. I was in fourth or fifth grade, and my dad had received four tickets to a Detroit Lions game. At this point in my life, I didn’t know much about football, even though I had a dad and two brothers that did. So, I’m…
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Ohhh, the dreaded snow day! I don’t know where you are, but here in Ohio, we have had quite a snow-filled winter so far. Even though there were brief glimpses of spring this past week, I know that there is still another month or so of possible snow, rain, and cold. This translates to being stuck inside the house for…
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This past Fall, Shadrach and I were able to get away for a weekend for the first time since Logan was born. Leading up to the weekend, I spent weeks planning and looking for a place to go. We decided to head to Cincinnati since it is only two hours away and there is so much to do. Well, the…
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One of my favorite family traditions that we have, is to get in the car on Christmas Eve and drive around the neighborhoods looking at all the decorations and lights. To me, there is just something so magical about seeing Christmas lights. So, earlier this month we decided specifically to visit a place that had Christmas lights display. We went…
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A few months ago, I was scrolling through a discount site, looking for some ideas for a day date for Shadrach and me. I’m always on the look for fun, cheap things we can do besides dinner and a movie. In my search, I came across Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, and it intrigued me. So, I bought the Groupon with…
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It’s so hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2017 has come and gone! I have to say that we had a great weekend, even though it passed much too quickly for my taste! How about you? How was your holiday? We enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving day filled with food, family, and games! The rest of the weekend was spent jumping into…
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