Kickin’ It to 7!

Owen had an action-packed 48 hours on his birthday and the day after, with a special breakfast, fun day at school, fun meal out at Melting Pot and then a soccer-themed birthday party followed by a soccer game!

Celebrating 11!

Colin turned double 1s this year and was very much excited for his baseball-themed birthday with friends! His actual birthday was just days later as he enjoyed some freshly baked Trade Joe’s croissants, a day at school, some pitching practice and a night out at Melting Pot to cap the day!

A New Great Wolf

After more than a decade, we visited a newly opened Great Wolf with great friends! It was hard to stray from our original favorite, but this one had some plusses for sure – including being a fair bit closer to home and having friends to spend time with!

Another Sleep Away Camp

Colin was gone for quite some time this summer at sleep away camp, but this time it was with friends at their home near Philly for some intense basketball fun (and more)! He got life with a brother and a few sisters, a sweet set up at a Phillies game, plus plenty of fun at…

A Night at the Museum

Some of us had a different adventure this summer by staying late at the Museum of Natural History with a friend. There were exhibits, demonstrations, challenges and more – all well after some of our bedtimes. That made it all the more fun!

Kings at Kings Dominion

An impromptu invite to Kings Dominion had family and friends head south to enjoy a beautiful spring day. Kiddie rides were conquered, games played and treats consumed – everything we expected and more!

Halloween as Bad Guys (Again)

Halloween brings out the dark side of the family at times, and like in years past, we went for a bad guy theme. We did Marvel proud and gave it our all as Dr. Doom, Scarlet Witch, Venom and Thanos. There was a little rain but that didn’t dampen spirits in the grand quest for…

A Final Midwest Day

Our third day in Chicago showed no rest for the weary with continued amazing eats and fun times with friends. Oh, and we also did a little sightseeing!

A Busy, Beautiful Fall Day

Our second day in Chicago had a bunch of firsts and some more yummy encounters – this time with friends! We ticked off a key activity – deep dish pizza with friends – and took in some Halloween fun!