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The Most Magical Place 2023

In 2019, our family took its first trip to Disney World. The boys were the perfect ages, 4 & 6 when everything was magical. It was also such a blessing because we went in December of 2019, right before we knew the world was going to be turned upside down by Covid and we wouldn’tContinueContinue reading “The Most Magical Place 2023”

Spring Break Buffalo 2023

When people think of spring break destinations, Buffalo, NY probably isn’t first on the list. However, In Panamá it is the hottest time of the year, and we were excited to cool off. Plus, we can never miss an opportunity to visit the grandparents. We only had a week, but we fit in a lotContinueContinue reading “Spring Break Buffalo 2023”

AJC is 10- Avengers Assemble!

In March, AJC celebrated turning double digits. While we spent last year making our way through the Star Wars saga, this year, AJC has been dedicated to all things Marvel. So of course, the party was an Avengers party. We celebrated with his closest friends. The kids got to pick a super hero identity, completeContinueContinue reading “AJC is 10- Avengers Assemble!”

Merry Christmas 2022

For the first time we celebrated the holidays in North Carolina. It was the first Christmas without Grandma Betty which means a little magic was gone, but hopefully she was watching the festivities commence from above. It’s a weird thing to become an adult and be the one responsible for the magic. Although I’m notContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas 2022”

Parker is 7!

We celebrated Parker’s 7th birthday! Because we just had a big vacation, I decided not to do a big party and instead just bring cupcakes to his class and let him have his best friend come for a Minecraft themed sleepover. At first he seemed okay with this decision, but he later decided it wasn’tContinueContinue reading “Parker is 7!”

California Homecoming Nov 2022

After we had an amazing trip with our friends the Zambranos in El Salvador, the kids couldn’t stop talking about the next trip they were going to take together. It was really the group of kids that decided that we HAD to go to California. It has been four years since we have visited theirContinueContinue reading “California Homecoming Nov 2022”

AJC’s 9th Birthday- So ‘sus’

When reviewing our amazing year, I’ve realized that I forgot to write about one very special day- AJC’s 9th birthday. This is a very big occasion, 1 year away from double digits and inching ever so closer to pre-teen. Hopefully I still have a few “big kid” years to enjoy before he hits full onContinueContinue reading “AJC’s 9th Birthday- So ‘sus’”

Surf, Skate, Pupusas- El Salvador 2022

One of the most amazing things about living in this small community has been the bonds that we have built with other families. One family we have grown very close with are the Zambranos. The father is Panamanian and the mom is from El Salvador. The kids are right around the same age of ourContinueContinue reading “Surf, Skate, Pupusas- El Salvador 2022”

Easter 2022 in North Carolina

We had enough of a school break for Semana Santa that we were able to travel back to the U.S. for Easter. BC was actually already traveling. He spent an amazing 3 weeks in Chile with his best friend on an epic guys trip. My trip was a close runner up. After Christmas, Easter isContinueContinue reading “Easter 2022 in North Carolina”

Tribute to Grandma Betty

The most special part of Christmas was being able to share it with my grandmother. Christmas was always her favorite time of year, and it filled her with joy to have the house filled with her family. After missing Christmas with her last year due to COVID, we were overjoyed to spend the season withContinueContinue reading “Tribute to Grandma Betty”