The first thing out of Mark’s mouth as we crossed the bridge into Coeur d’Alene was: “We shouldn’t have come here.” I immediately laughed {and sighed} because I knew exactly what he meant. We were never going to want to leave. And we didn’t! Coeur d’Alene Coeur d’Alene is just as beautiful and dreamy as …
Nez Perce
After our ‘bit of a bummer’ day, we woke up ready and excited for a NEW DAY! We ate some breakfast, loaded up, and hit the road once again. Nez Perce National Historical Park First stop today, White Bird Battlefield! This is apart of the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Have I mentioned how much …
Sawtooth Mountains
You know those days when nothing seems to go right? Well…this was one of those days. We woke up in beautiful Ketchum and had a yummy breakfast and then loaded up and hit the road again. Driving through the Sawtooth Mountains was gorgeous. The mountain range is so jagged and interesting to look at. Heart …
Craters Of The Moon
WHAT IS THIS PLACE?! Oh my goodness, Craters Of The Moon is UNREAL! I could not get enough of this place! It is mesmerizing in how completely different it is from any other place I’ve ever been to. It honestly feels out of this world and our family had so much fun exploring this place. …
Rexburg Idaho Temple
Our 2019 Family Vacation to IDAHO is HERE!!! The Tradition This is easily one of my favorite traditions {if not my favorite} tradition we do as a family! Click here for all of the details! And we have been so excited for this trip to happen! Ida-HO! Idaho is very known to our little family, …
One State Every Year
Our favorite tradition EVER! We explore one state every year and the memories we get for keeps!
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 3 Art Institute of Chicago
Our last day in Chicago was a little more laid back. Mark slept in (the children have completely destroyed my ability to sleep in!), then we grabbed some breakfast and walked over to the Art Institute of Chicago. ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO This place was amazing! And ENORMOUS! I felt like a kid in a …
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 2 The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Symphony Hall, and the Grand Lux Cafe
Can we start this with a little story time? Okay. THE BEGINNINGS Mark has a deep appreciation for music. I remember smiling to myself after getting in his car on our first date and he was playing music from the soundtrack of Star Wars and I honestly wondered what I had gotten myself into. It …
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 1 Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Deep Dish Pizza
Mark and I hardly EVER get away just the two of us. We love our kiddos and love traveling as a family but there is something special about just exploring the two of us too. We usually jam a million things into our trip {there is NEVER enough time!} but we love it. Last April …