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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 30, 2023

El Salvador Winter 23/24 Trip

The family did Bitcoin Daddy a solid and joined me in El Salvador. We had a blast and…

December 17, 2023

Grandpa Lim B-Day!

Celebrating Grandpa’s birthday is always special—good food, family time, and plenty of stories. We’re grateful for the chance…

December 16, 2023

Winter Park Skiing!

We love living in Colorado and having tons of option within an hour from the house.

December 12, 2023

Harlow’s Basketball Game

We love watching Harlow play hoops with her team and good friends. Coach Brady and Coach Matt are…

December 11, 2023

Holiday Cousin Visit!

Always a good time when the cousins get together! We got some fresh snow also to do some…

December 9, 2023

Hanukkah & Christmas Time

This time of year is my favorite kind of chaos — menorah candles glowing on one side of…

November 26, 2023

Fraser Tubing Fun

Fraser tubing was a total blast—fast runs, big laughs, and lots of snow. It’s the kind of winter…

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November 26, 2023

Iceland November 2023

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November 24, 2023

Iceland Epic Trip

We spent an afternoon on horseback winding through snow-covered lava fields, and I still can't get over how…

November 19, 2023

Steamboat Weekend!

We love visiting Steamboat and spending the weekend. No skiing this trip but a really nice hike and…

November 16, 2023

Ava’s Musical

The musical was such a proud moment—so much courage and hard work on display. We loved watching the…

October 31, 2023

Halloween 2023 Fun!

Halloween 2023 was all the fun—costumes, candy, and that perfect neighborhood energy. We loved the excitement and all…

October 29, 2023

Sledding Near The House

We love the winter sports as much as we love summer fun!

October 21, 2023

Trip To Moab

We love the beauty of Moab and all the fun and adventure!

October 8, 2023

Busy Start To October

Harlow's Run Club, Halrow's 9th B-day at Skate City and some pumpkin patch fun!

September 30, 2023

St. Mary’s With Dad!

Just me and the girls on this one, and it turned into one of my favorite hikes of…

September 23, 2023

Hudson Garden Pumpkins

Pumpkins at Hudson Gardens was the perfect fall outing. Crisp air, fun displays, and an easy stroll made…

September 22, 2023

St. Mary’s Glacier

We made the trek up to the glacier lake as a full family this time, and the fall…

September 16, 2023

Rockies Game!

Great fun with the Graziano Family for the Rockies game and drone show!

September 8, 2023

Chicago Weekend, Pearl Jam, Cubs and Uncle George

We checked a few classics off the list:🎸 Pearl Jam at the United Center⚾ Cubs game from the…

September 3, 2023

Great Camping Trip to Turquoise Lake

We had a great weekend at Turquoise Lake camping and hanging and enjoying fun by the fire. There…

August 27, 2023

Idaho Spring W/ G&G

Dave was in Cabo on a work thing and the family had a nice day in Idaho Springs!

August 19, 2023

Eleven Mile Camping

Another weekend, another campsite, another round of s'mores by the fire — I'll never get tired of this…

August 16, 2023

1st Day Of School in CO

The first day of school in Colorado was a big milestone for us. New routines, new faces, and…

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