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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.

December 12, 2021

Ginger Bread Houses

No holiday season is complete without decorating gingerbread houses. We laid out a rainbow of candy by the…

December 10, 2021

The Elf Finally Found Our House!

Our Elf on the Shelf finally found his way to our house, and the girls were thrilled. He…

December 4, 2021

Christmas Tree Tradition!

Our favorite December tradition returned, hunting down the perfect Christmas tree at the farm. We wandered the rows…

December 3, 2021

Hanukkah 2021 Fun!

Hanukkah 2021 brought eight nights of light and love to our home. The girls took turns carefully lighting…

November 30, 2021

Big Apple Thanksgiving!

We returned to the Big Apple for Thanksgiving, and it did not disappoint. We feasted on seafood and…

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November 21, 2021

Cirque Alegria!

We took the girls to see Cirque du Soleil's Alegria, and it was pure spectacle. They posed at…

November 13, 2021

Pleasure Pier

Back to Pleasure Pier for another fun-filled afternoon. This time the girls loved the bumper cars best, laughing…

October 31, 2021

Halloween Fun 2021

Halloween 2021 was full of spooky fun. The girls posed with our giant inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man…

October 28, 2021

Van Gogh Exhibit!

We took the girls to the immersive Van Gogh Experience, and it was a feast for the eyes.…

October 9, 2021

Fun at the Air Show

We spent a thrilling day at the air show. Tucked under our shade umbrellas, we watched the jets…

October 5, 2021

Happy 7th Birthday Harlow!

Happy 7th birthday to our sweet Harlow! We decorated the house with balloons and streamers, and she opened…

October 2, 2021

Andretti GoCart Fun!

We took the girls go-kart racing at Andretti, and they took to the track like little speed demons.…

September 27, 2021

San Antonio and Six Flags Weekend

Our San Antonio weekend was a blast. At the aviary, colorful lorikeets landed right on our shoulders and…

September 23, 2021

Uncle George Sent Nike Galore

Uncle George has done it again, an enormous box of Nikes and Jordans arrived at our door. The…

September 23, 2021

Time To Make The Donuts!

Time to make the donuts! Christine and the girls mixed up a batch of homemade baked donuts, and…

September 5, 2021

Labor Day Weekend Camping

We love taking the camper to different state and national parks. It was hotter than we like but…

August 31, 2021

Happy Birthday Mom!

We celebrated Christine's birthday and showered her with all the love she deserves. We treated her to a…

August 28, 2021

Mani-Pedi Time!

We treated the girls to a little mani-pedi pampering, and they felt so fancy. Ava and Harlow settled…

August 8, 2021

The Girls First Sleepover

Thanks you Lundy and the Barrey girls, our girls had an incredible night of fun, food and friends.…

August 1, 2021

Back Home From Summer Vaca!

After weeks of summer adventures, it felt good to be back home. The girls wasted no time getting…

July 31, 2021

Hawaii Vacation 2020

Hawaii 2020 was originally planned and a 10 year anniversary trip for the parents but in the 11th…

July 24, 2021

Happy Birthday Shmava!

We celebrated Ava's birthday out on our summer travels with a park party. She picked a Baby Yoda…

July 21, 2021

Fun In Bend Oregon

Bend, Oregon blew us away. We hiked through the mossy forest to the Blue Pool, and the girls…

July 17, 2021

Southern Oregon Lavender Trail

We wandered the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail, and it was as dreamy as it sounds. Endless rows of…

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