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Films, photos and notes from the Jacobs family, from our Colorado backyard to thirty-one countries.

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Now showing · July 2026 Whitefish, Glacier National Park and NYC For Brazil vs Norway! Some trips are planned. Others turn into adventures you never see coming.…

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Jacobs family trip to Maine, Acadia National Park and Boston
New · October 12, 2026

Amazing Weekend in Maine & Boston

Lobster rolls in Boston, hiking Acadia National Park, downtown Bar Harbor, lunch in Camden and an Italian dinner in Boston's Little Italy.

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A mother and daughter smiling with water behind them
Aug 16, 2026

Iceland, Portugal and London Summer 2026

Summer Adventure 2026 This summer, our family set off on an unforgettable…
A mother and daughter smiling with water behind them
Aug 16, 2026

Iceland, Portugal and London Summer 2026

Summer Adventure 2026 This summer, our family set off on an unforgettable…
The entrance sign at the San Diego Zoo
Jul 27, 2026

Ava’s San Diego Birthday trip!

Ava's 14th Birthday in San Diego To celebrate Ava turning 14, we…

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Harlow and her friends at her 12th birthday party at Urban Air
Oct 17Harlow’s 12th Birthday Party
 Harlow celebrating her 12th birthday
Oct 5Harlow’s 12th Birthday!
 David and Christine at Red Rocks for Andrea Bocelli
Sep 20Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks
 Yurt in the forest near Leadville with mountain views
Sep 18A Night in a Yurt Near Leadville
 Hot air balloons glowing at night at the Colorado Springs balloon festival
Sep 7Balloon Glow in Colorado Springs & the Manitou Incline
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