In Louisville, we missed the real Kentucky Derby by a couple of weeks, but that didn’t stop us from a trip to Churchill Downs on another race day to take in the famous horse racetrack. We got to tour the museum and the track without all the crowds. Maybe we’ll catch the real thing one…
A Different Baseball Experience
In Louisville to celebrate Brian’s birthday, the first stop on the agenda was the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. We got up close and personal with some iconic bats, and those being produced for sluggers big and small. We even got a mini bat to take home and live out some MLB dreams.
Big Band Concert
Colin’s first middle school band concert was not to be missed, with the who’s who of Northeast Arlington tweens and teens showing off their musical talents. Colin played a different percussion instrument for nearly each of their six songs, traversing the stage with ease. He showed off some art and a little singing as well,…
A Line to the Pros
Owen’s soccer club debuted its pro-level team this spring, and Owen got to experience everything up close and personal! While the game ended in a 0-0 tie with the Alexandria Reds, it was an exciting evening to kick off the franchise!
Cultural Gems in Kyoto
We got to experience Japanese culture in Tokyo, but it felt even more immersive in Kyoto. With building height restrictions, a preservation of cultural sites and a historic vibe, we felt worlds away wandering many sites and taking in cultural excursions.
Kyoto and Pop Culture
We couldn’t just take in the traditional, without experiencing the pop culture side of Tokyo. From Nintendo to bowling to a tea ceremony and great eats, we had a blast during our short stay in Kyoto.
A New Disney – DisneySea!
Unlike Disneyland, there was a ton of new-ness to experience at DisneySea, with truly immersive worlds, lots of high-profile attractions, and lots and lots of fellow Disney fans. A beautiful hotel and a few old favorites like Soarin’ and Toy Story Mania underscored the great day.
Disneyland in Asia
We’re no strangers to Disney World, and hope to visit Disneyland CA one day, but we ventured to a new Disney output in Tokyo for a true adventure. First up was Disneyland, with some familiar rides like Dumbo, Haunted Mansion and a Small World, and some new experiences like Baymax and Beauty and the Beast….
Tokyo Fun
While we took in plenty of Japanese culture in Tokyo, we also had some pop culture fun. A visit with Sumo wrestlers and shopping for Pokemon and anime gear didn’t disappoint!