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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.

A mother and daughter smiling with water behind themVideo
August 16, 2026

Iceland, Portugal and London Summer 2026

Summer Adventure 2026 This summer, our family set off on an unforgettable adventure through Iceland, Portugal, and London,…

A mother and daughter smiling with water behind themVideo
August 16, 2026

Iceland, Portugal and London Summer 2026

Summer Adventure 2026 This summer, our family set off on an unforgettable adventure through Iceland, Portugal, and London,…

The entrance sign at the San Diego ZooVideo
July 27, 2026

Ava’s San Diego Birthday trip!

Ava's 14th Birthday in San Diego To celebrate Ava turning 14, we spent four amazing days in San…

The entrance sign at the San Diego ZooVideo
July 26, 2026

Ava’s San Diego Birthday trip!

Ava's 14th Birthday in San Diego To celebrate Ava turning 14, we spent four amazing days in San…

The family gathered around a lit birthday cake at a restaurant
July 19, 2026

Happy 80th Grandma!

We celebrated Grandma’s 80th birthday by taking Grandma and Grandpa out for a special dinner at her friend’s…

Two moose standing in a still green pond
July 18, 2026

Chicago Lakes Trail Adventure 🥾🏔️

Christine took the girls for a beautiful hike on the Chicago Lakes Trail at Mt. Evans, where they…

A family posing beside a glacial mountain lakeVideo
July 6, 2026

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

Some trips are planned. Others turn into adventures you never see coming. We started with an amazing family…

The family in yellow and green jerseys at a packed stadiumVideo
July 6, 2026

From Glacier Peaks to the World Cup!

Some trips are planned. Others turn into adventures you never see coming. We started with an amazing family…

The family in yellow and green jerseys at a packed stadiumVideo
July 5, 2026

Whitefish, Glacier National Park and NYC For Brazil vs Norway!

Some trips are planned. Others turn into adventures you never see coming. We started with an amazing family…

A large family group posing on a dry hillside trail with a dog
June 29, 2026

Weekend In Oregon!

After a fun week of cousin time, Christine flew to Oregon with Emily and Harlow for the weekend…

Hikers walking a green valley trail beside a lake
June 17, 2026

Cousins Visiting Colorado!

We loved having Amy, Bryce, Jack, and Emily come visit us in Colorado! We had a great time…

A girl on a bicycle on a grassy hilltop at sunset
June 17, 2026

Love Our Neighborhood!

One of the things we love most about living in Colorado is having beautiful trails right behind our…

Two girls walking together along a paved path
June 11, 2026

Ava’s Taekwondo Graduation 🥋💚

Another taekwondo graduation for Ava, and this time she moved up to green belt! We’ve loved watching her…

Two children in cycling gear standing beside a track
June 7, 2026

Harlow’s Flag Football Championship

What a fun season for Harlow and the Texans! It was great watching her learn the game, improve…

A rider on horseback under a wide cloudy sky
June 5, 2026

Ava’s Final Day Horseback Riding Camp

Ava had an amazing week at horseback riding camp and loved every minute of it! She learned so…

Two girls holding drinks at an indoor venue
June 2, 2026

Alex Warren Red Rocks

What an unforgettable night at Red Rocks! We had so much fun seeing Alex Warren with Hayden, Harlow,…

A child standing in front of the Big Horn Stables trading post
June 1, 2026

Horseback Riding Camp For Ava!

Ava kicked off her first day of horseback riding camp at Big Horn Stables! After spending the entire…

A family selfie on a green hillside
May 30, 2026

Frisco Hike

A perfect Colorado day with Mom, Dad, and Ava! We enjoyed a beautiful hike in Frisco, soaking in…

The family posing outside a brightly painted shop
May 27, 2026

Harlow’s Final Day and 5th Grade Graduation

A special milestone for Harlow as she wrapped up 5th grade and celebrated her elementary school graduation! We…

Three girls at the edge of a lake at sunsetVideo
May 25, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend Grand Lake 2026

Memorial Day weekend 2026 in Grand Lake was one we'll always remember. We kicked off the summer surrounded…

A father and two daughters on a forest trail
May 16, 2026

Short Hike In Golden

Sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. We enjoyed a short hike in Golden, soaking in the…

A tiered stand of cupcakes set up by a window
May 3, 2026

Emily and Jack’s Birthday Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in Oregon celebrating Emily and Jack's birthdays with family. The kids had so…

A couple bundled in jackets sitting on a windy beach
April 25, 2026

Papa’s Memorial at The Rock 4-25-26

Today we gathered to celebrate and remember my dad, our beloved Papa. It was only fitting that we…

A group in pirate hats seated at a long table for a themed meal
April 11, 2026

Pirates Night At The Graziano’s

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Night at the Graziano's was one for the books! From an incredible king crab feast to…

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