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Let me tell you about Montecito

For the past nine years now we have been spending our summers at Montecito Sequoia Lodge, located in the Sequoia National Forest. This is probably my favorite place to visit every single year because to me it feels like a true vacation and I think I will rave about this place until the day I… Continue reading Let me tell you about Montecito

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Shaver Lake – We are back

We have a few things we love to do every summer since our firstborn arrived and one of our recent favorite spots became Shaver Lake, located in the Sierra Mountains. Last year we decided not to make a reservation at Shaver Lake though because we had our big international trip planned. We have been doing… Continue reading Shaver Lake – We are back

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Confidence building

We took a long overdue family getaway to Joshua Tree National Park this weekend! Originally my husband wanted us to camp but all the sites were already booked so we made a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express instead. Great spot as it’s not far at all from the park entrance. Being the rockstar parents… Continue reading Confidence building

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Montecito in the snow

Have I told you guys recently about Montecito Sequoia Lodge? I’m pretty sure I probably mentioned this place in a previous post; it holds such a special spot in our heart and is such a gem, it bears mentioning again. My husband happened to stumble upon Montecito Sequoia Lodge nine years ago when he was… Continue reading Montecito in the snow

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Day Trip to Barton Flats Campground

We had the most wonderful time this past Saturday exploring Barton Flats Campground in the San Bernardino Mountains. If you are nearby this is definitely a must place to visit, even if just for a day trip. I love that we live in a city where we can wake up in the morning to go… Continue reading Day Trip to Barton Flats Campground

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A taste of Athens

Bonjourno! Last I posted we had seen beautiful Dubrovnik and then we headed to Athens. In Athens we stayed a couple of nights and got to explore the Acropolis and also walk a little bit of the city on our own. We also went to Meteora to visit a monastery and a nunnery there. This… Continue reading A taste of Athens

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Dubrovnik – Magical in its own right.

One of the biggest feelings that gets me every single time I travel somewhere is the crazy thought that we could be doing something so ordinary like enjoying a meal, while surrounded by such extraordinary history. But I’m getting way ahead of myself as this photo is actually the end of an amazing day of… Continue reading Dubrovnik – Magical in its own right.

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Continuous beauty

Monday morning we wake up with no luggage and so make the most of what hotel utilities we can get our hands on. Thankfully I had thrown in that extra pair of clothes for the girls and I also found I had stuffed two tank tops in there for me as well. My husband ended… Continue reading Continuous beauty

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Getting somewhere is always an adventure.

Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia! But wait before we get started let’s talk about getting here. So we are at it again. Since having our very first baby (Celeste) we have decided traveling is a huge part of the experience we want to continue to have and to offer our girls. So every two years we… Continue reading Getting somewhere is always an adventure.

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Nashville or bust! (And the value of good friends)

The weekend of April 27th came and went and brought with it so many awesome adventures! Before I get into the details of it all I must say this…the biggest take away I would love for you to get is this: treasure your friendships. If you have a group of friends that you hang out… Continue reading Nashville or bust! (And the value of good friends)