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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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Blue Lagoon mud masks in Iceland, and the family in front of Big Ben in London, summer 2026
Aug 16, 2026

Iceland, Portugal and London Summer 2026

Summer Adventure 2026 This summer, our family set off on an unforgettable…

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Ava on her 14th birthday and the crew at LEGOLAND California, July 2026
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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The family at a glacier lake in Glacier National Park, and cheering for Brazil at the World Cup, July 2026
Jul 6, 2026

4th Of July Travel Fun Whitefish, Glacier National Park and NYC For Brazil vs Norway!

Whitefish, Glacier National Park, then New York City for the Fourth of…

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