A holiday visit to Punta Cana offered more than the resort to explore. We headed out on another snorkel trip with Hispaniola Aquatic Adventures and also visited a typical countryside home to learn how common products are made.
Holiday Sun and Sand
Fresh off of Christmas, we set out for warmth with a week in the Dominican Republic. With a six-year+ gap since our last visit, we headed to the resort next door which was just being built when we were there, Melia Paradisus Grand Cana. We loved our poolside, quiet room which was close to the…
A Merry Christmas Eve and Day
It was a busy Christmas Eve and Day out and about and spending time with family. We got Sonic 3 out of our system before a hibachi lunch out. Then, it was up to Maryland to see the Tuckers and Simpsons before an exciting Christmas morning and time with the Pohorylos.
A Ravens Win
The pressure was on – a birthday present redeemed, frigid temperatures, first football game for half the family, and the Ravens facing their Steelers rivals. But the Ravens delivered with a strong showing and an ultimate win, clinching a spot in the playoffs!
National Harbor Christmas Magic
National Harbor knows how to bring in the Christmas spirit with shows, displays, activities and more, as we well know. From the cold of ICE to the warmth of hot chocolate, we experienced it all and had a great weekend!
Merry Grinchmas!
The MD family party got an upgrade this year with the appearance of the Grinch (aka Brian) alongside Santa (aka Dave). While not everyone was a fan, plenty of pictures were taken to commemorate the unlikely duo’s appearance.
Merry Christmas 2024!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Santa and the Start of the Holidays
We enjoyed another drama-free Santa visit this year, as the boys prepared for the holiday season. They were well prepared with many ideas of how to celebrate…we’ll see if they were good enough for a happy Christmas and New Year!
Holiday Decorating!
Always an adventure, holiday decorating was a little closer to Christmas this year since we traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a beautiful day to pick out a tree and support the organization that sponsors one of Owen’s soccer teams, with a fairly smooth tree decorating at home!