Winter Ball

Activities thankfully move indoors during the winter, with basketball and soccer clinics keeping the kids busy during the weekends…

Bahama Mama (and Dad and Kids)

After a few short weeks at home, we escaped the cold once again and were treated to a lovely weekend in Nassau, Bahamas – with plenty of sun and warmth (a far cry from 50-degree colder weather and snow when we landed). We enjoyed Baha Mar’s water park and pools every day, and ate great….

En Mexico (Otra Vez)

For the second day in a row, we found ourselves in Mexico – this time the port of Costa Maya. We took the hourlong ride to the Mayan ruins of Chacchoben where we explored three different temples across a village only open to the public for about 20 years.

Cozumel 20+ Years Later

The Tuckers’ first trip to Cozumel was quite a different experience, with only half the family around – well before marriage and kids in sight. This time the weather was a bit gloomy and chilly but that didn’t stop the boys from getting in the pool and ocean and everyone enjoying a day at the…

Back for More Cruising!

We didn’t get enough, so we came back for a little more Disney Cruise action over the New Years break. This time we flew out of Texas, making the flight extra important, but luckily it was smooth flying before some not-so-smooth sailing. But the latter half of the trip evened out and we had a…

Christmas Day 2023

We didn’t manage to sleep very well, but we were rewarded with an exciting Christmas morning filled with Santa-driven surprises and a relaxing morning to try and recuperate!

Christmas Eve Chaos

It was a gloomy Christmas Eve, but a fun one with family and a little adventure as we got out to the White House to see the National Christmas Tree before a Christmas Eve dinner and gifts with some very excited boys!

High Christmas Tea and More

The holidays give all sorts of excuses for fun traditions, from movies to high tea to cookie decorating – and we managed to do it all…in one day! From NoVA mall to NoVA mall, we indulged in treats for the eyes and the mouth as we went from Wonka to the Ritz holiday tea, followed…

A Kennedy Center Christmas

Thanks to The Washington Chorus, we were treated to Christmas carols old and new during a night out at the Kennedy Center (the boys’ first!). There were sing-alongs, special guests and a nice evening of holiday fun!