We made it home from Arkansas. April is such a beautiful time to be home in Western Washington. This week we visited the Skagit County Tulip Festival so we could take a family photo. And with the bright sun and wind we didn't get very many great shots. Here was my favorite family photo: … [Read more...]
Janet Huckabee Nature Center
If you get the chance to visit Fort Smith, Arkansas then you must visit the Janet Huckabee Nature Center. It was amazing! Plus, best of all? It is free! … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Little Rock, Arkansas
Since we are only about 2 hours from Little Rock, Arkansas, we decided to make a day trip road trip. We had grand plans to do and see much more than we accomplished but we still had fun. Life is a lot more difficult and takes a lot more time when you have two kids! Here is what we planned to do: Museum of Discovery Bill Clinton Presidential Library Little Rock Central High School Little Rock Zoo Here is what we were able to do: Museum of Discovery This was a must on our … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Breastfeeding On the Go
We travel. A lot. I breastfeed. A lot. My Little Man is 9 months old and I am planning to breastfeed him until he is two. Here are my Tips for Breastfeeding On the Go: 1. Feed him when you can. Stopping at Starbucks during your drive? Feed him. Potty Break? Feed him. I have fed my son in the airport, in the restroom, in the restaurant, in the van, anywhere that is necessary. 2. Wear your nursing pads. Bring an extra pair on the travel day. There is nothing I dislike more than having a wet … [Read more...]
Bike Safety Tips for Kids
Our family is so excited for Spring and Summer. In the great state of Washington, when the warmer weather is upon us, we love to get outside and exercise together. What better way to exercise as a family then to ride bikes together? My 5 year old has a goal this summer - ride her bike without training wheels! {Tips on how to ride without training wheels is going to be a future post for sure.} So with family bike rides comes the importance of bike safety. I'd love to share with you my readers, … [Read more...]
Traveling to Arkansas
We have arrived in the great state of Arkansas! We are on the border of Arkansas and Oklahoma in the city of Fort Smith. After a long travel day, with one layover in Dallas we were greeted by a local pastor and his wife with bags of food and toys for our kids. We are so blessed! The layover was short and due to ice we arrived late. We ran through the airport in Dallas to board last on a small airplane. Boy, was it hot! Once we took off, my Little Man fell asleep the entire rest of the … [Read more...]
Family Packing Tips
We were home from Northern California for two days and now we are off again. This time on a flight to Arkansas. Yes, we will be in Arkansas for the next month and I am pretty excited. We are living in a furnished apartment downtown with cable television and wi-fi. We will have nice weather when we arrive and I am looking forward to Spring sunshine! After unpacking, going through our mail and repacking for the hundreth time (or so it seems) I thought it was time I posted a list of family … [Read more...]
