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Trips, hikes, birthdays, belt tests, sushi nights and ordinary Tuesdays. The everyday life of the Jacobs family, written down as it happened.

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December 28, 2019

Tondo Gift Giving!

Took The girls got to learn what it is like to give back and help some less fortunate…

December 14, 2019

Santa Photo Day!

It was Santa photo day, and the girls looked so festive in their matching red dresses and plaid…

December 10, 2019

Baking Fun!

The girls and I spent an afternoon making the cutest little strawberry Santas. Ava and Harlow carefully piped…

December 8, 2019

Ginger Bread House Time!

It was gingerbread house time again, and this year the whole family got in on it. We spread…

December 8, 2019

Dewberry Farm Christmas Trees!

Cutting our Christmas tree at Dewberry Farm is a tradition we look forward to every year. Bundled in…

November 29, 2019

Thanksgiving In The Big Apple!

We spent Thanksgiving in the Big Apple, and it was pure magic. We braved the crowds at the…

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November 25, 2019

NYC November 2019

Fun Thanksgiving Weekend in The Big Apple!

November 16, 2019

American Girl Beauty Day!

We treated the girls to a magical day at the American Girl store. Ava and Harlow picked out…

October 29, 2019

Fun Day At Blessington Farm!

Blessington Farms brought out our animal lovers in full force. Ava and Harlow let bright green parakeets perch…

October 26, 2019

Trunk Or Treat Night!

Trunk or Treat night rolled around again, and this year the girls went edgy in their matching red…

October 23, 2019

Ava’s 1st Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class!

Ava took her very first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, and she jumped right in. Suited up in her…

October 23, 2019

Pumpkin Carving

With our pumpkins picked, it was time to carve them. Ava and Harlow rolled up their sleeves, scooped…

October 20, 2019

Dewberry Farm Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkin patch season took us back to Dewberry Farm. The girls scoured the field and picked out the…

October 19, 2019

Houston Arboretum Halloween Fun!

The Houston Arboretum's Halloween event was the perfect fall outing. In their matching orange cat dresses, Ava and…

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October 15, 2019

Belize October 2019

Super fun trip to Belize!

October 13, 2019

Super Fun Trip To Belize!

Belize was an island paradise for the whole family. We wandered the local markets, feasted at beachside cafes,…

October 4, 2019

Another Harlow B-Day Celebration at Grandmas!

Harlow's birthday celebrations continued at Grandma's house, and this time it was all about the cake. She got…

October 4, 2019

Mundo’s Birthday Celebration at Wide School!

Harlow celebrated turning five with her class at the Wide School. She beamed behind her tray of muffins…

September 29, 2019

BBQ Cook Off and fun in Navasota, TX

We headed out to a BBQ cook-off in Navasota, and it doubled as an animal lover's dream for…

September 27, 2019

Lake Conroe Boating Fun!

Another beautiful day on Lake Conroe, this time with baby Jack along for his first boat ride. The…

September 21, 2019

Children’s Museum Fun!

The children's museum had a little of everything the girls love. Ava and Harlow got their faces painted…

September 13, 2019

Jojo Siwa Concert at Smart Financial!

The girls are huge JoJo Siwa fans, so this concert was a total dream come true. Ava and…

August 24, 2019

Another Fun Visit To Pleasure Pier!

Pleasure Pier is always a good time, so we happily went back for another visit. The girls soared…

August 19, 2019

Girls First Grappling Tourney!

We took the girls to their very first grappling tournament to cheer on Uncle Nick. Ava and Harlow…

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