While many think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, this holiday is about remembering our military servicemen and women… those who have fallen and those who continue fighting to defend our freedoms. We remember you forever.
Travel
Summer’s not over yet!
Looking back at everything we did this summer, our short stay at an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC, was one of the highlights. The girls ask me constantly when we can go back to the hotel “with the lions.” They loved having their own separate room, which they never get at any other hotel! The […]
Our stay at Embassy Suites
We stayed at an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC, recently, and had a wonderful time. Getting there was easy – we just crossed the Potomac! Walking into the open-air atrium of the lobby, we were greeted immediately, and ushered to the front desk where I was able to check in in a matter of minutes. […]
Getting the most out of your family vacation
We don’t take many vacations, but when we do, we make them count, getting as much fun, relaxation and family time out of them as possible! As far as preparation goes, part of the fun of a vacation is the anticipation, so I’ll create some kind of countdown calendar for the girls to cross off […]
Visiting a Ronald McDonald House
I had heard about Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) a long time ago and while I understood the program’s purpose was to help children, I honestly had no idea just how much they do for families all over the world until McDonald’s invited me to visit my local RMHC to see how it works. It’s […]
Hello from Colorado!
View from the plane as I flew into Colorado yesterday morning! I’ve been having so much fun at the PBS Annual Meeting!