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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 girl with her science fair poster, and holding a binder beside a piano
March 7, 2026

Science Project and Piano Recital

Proud parent weekend! 🧪🎹 Ava had a great time at Havern's Science Fair, and Harlow did an amazing…

A father and daughter riding a ski lift in goggles
February 23, 2026

Colorada Style Weekend

We had a really nice weekend up in the mountains. Harlow and I headed up to Loveland for…

The family posing together in a desert canyon
February 1, 2026

Nice Hike!

We got out for a nice hike and it was exactly what we needed—fresh air, good views, and…

The family on a couch with two large pizzas
January 18, 2026

Uncle George Visit

We had such a fun trip to Florida visiting Uncle George. The entire visit was packed with great…

December 20, 2025

Hanukkah & Christmas Fun!

We squeezed in some early Hanukkah and Christmas fun before heading off on our holiday adventure to the…

December 14, 2025

Grandpa Lim’s Birthday!

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

December 13, 2025

Harlow’s Piano Recital

We loved cheering Harlow on at her piano recital. It’s amazing watching the practice turn into confidence on…

December 10, 2025

Papa’s Visit With Betsy

Papa’s visit with Betsy was a great reminder of how good it feels to have family together. We…

December 8, 2025

Harlow’s Holiday Musical

Harlow’s holiday musical was full of festive energy and big smiles. We loved seeing the hard work pay…

December 6, 2025

Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of those classic holiday traditions that never gets old. We loved dressing up, soaking…

November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving St. Louis

We had such a great trip to St. Louis visiting Betsy and Tim, along with cousins Erin and…

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving Colorado

We hosted the first of our two family Thanksgivings at our home in Littleton, and it was such…

November 12, 2025

Harlow’s Violin Assembly

We loved getting to see the violin assembly—so much practice and bravery on display. It’s always fun watching…

November 11, 2025

Northern Lights in CO

We were lucky enough to catch the northern lights here in Colorado, and it honestly didn’t feel real.…

November 8, 2025

Denver Nuggets Game

We had such a fun night at the Nuggets game—the arena energy was incredible from start to finish.…

October 31, 2025

Halloween 2025

Halloween this year was such a fun, chaotic, candy-filled night. Costumes, excitement, and the neighborhood energy made it…

October 10, 2025

Vail October Fall Colors

Vail in October is unreal—crisp air, golden aspens, and views that make you stop every few minutes. We…

October 9, 2025

Sir Paul McCartney

Seeing Sir Paul McCartney live was an absolute bucket-list kind of night. The music, the crowd, and the…

October 5, 2025

Harlow Turns 11

Harlow’s 11th birthday was nothing short of epic. We celebrated with a fun-filled getaway to the Gaylord Hotel,…

September 26, 2025

German Fest!

German Fest was a blast—great food, great music, and a fun atmosphere. We loved wandering around, trying new…

September 1, 2025

Botanical Gardens and Lunch!

We spent a beautiful day at the botanical gardens and then grabbed lunch together. It was the perfect…

August 31, 2025

Celebrating Christine’s B-Day!

Celebrating Christine’s birthday was filled with great food and even better company. We kicked things off with a…

August 22, 2025

Successful Knee Replacement!

Christine is already back at it and doing incredibly well after her knee replacement. It’s been amazing to…

August 9, 2025

Savannah Bananas Game!

We had an absolute blast at the Savannah Bananas game, all thanks to Frank. From the first inning…

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