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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.

June 30, 2020

Random Mid Summer Fun!

Mid-summer has been a happy blur of little moments. We scooted around the neighborhood, harvested veggies from the…

June 28, 2020

Cousin Love!

Nothing fills our hearts like cousin love. Papa cuddled baby Jack on his lap while the girls shared…

June 20, 2020

Lake Livingston State Park!

Lake Livingston State Park gave us another wonderful RV getaway. We floated on tubes across the calm lake,…

June 13, 2020

Sylvan Beach

We spent an easy summer day at Sylvan Beach. The girls waded into the water, and Christine floated…

June 6, 2020

Another Weekend In Quintana

We loved Quintana Beach so much we came right back the next weekend, this time with cousin Emily.…

Photo collage from a camping trip at Quintana Beach — the girls in the surf, crabbing, and an evening campfire
May 29, 2020

Quintana Beach RV Camping

We took the RV down to Quintana Beach for a weekend by the sea. The girls dug in…

May 25, 2020

Jack’s Dol!

We celebrated Jack's first birthday with a traditional Korean Dol, and it was so special. Our little man…

May 23, 2020

First Camping Trip In The RV

We took our new travel trailer out for its first real camping trip, and it did not disappoint.…

May 14, 2020

Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park turned into a real wildlife adventure. We biked the shady trails as a family,…

May 9, 2020

Fishing In The Hood!

We discovered the perfect quarantine hobby right in our own neighborhood, fishing at the community pond. The girls…

April 25, 2020

Village Creek State Park

We escaped to Village Creek State Park for some much-needed fresh air. The girls biked the wooded trails…

April 17, 2020

Chalk Fun!

With so much time at home, we turned the driveway into an art studio. The girls lay down…

April 12, 2020

Solo Easter Family Fun

Easter looked a little different this year, just our little family at home, but it was every bit…

April 9, 2020

Trapped At Home Fun!

Being trapped at home has forced us to get creative. We set up a giant inflatable water slide…

April 7, 2020

Quarantine Life

Quarantine life pushed us all outdoors, and honestly it has been good for us. The girls have been…

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March 23, 2020

So Proud Of Ava!

So proud of Ava—watching her grow and try new things is the best. We love celebrating these moments,…

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March 18, 2020

Costa Rica Spring Break 2020!

Spring Break 2026 was an unforgettable adventure for the Jacobs family! We spent an incredible week exploring the…

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March 18, 2020

Costa Rica Spring Break 2020!

Spring Break 2026 was an unforgettable adventure for the Jacobs family! We spent an incredible week exploring the…

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March 16, 2020

Amazing Day With Rafa, Padre De Los Monos!

Spending the day with Rafa (Padre de los Monos) was truly unforgettable. We learned so much and loved…

March 9, 2020

Monster Jam Sunday

We spent Sunday at Monster Jam, and it was as loud and thrilling as promised. The girls sported…

February 23, 2020

Mardi Gras Parade Galveston

Mardi Gras in Galveston has become a fun family tradition. The girls lined the parade route catching beads,…

February 8, 2020

Houston Rodeo 2020

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a yearly tradition we all look forward to. This time the…

February 7, 2020

Daddy Daughter Dance 2020

This year's Daddy Daughter Dance had a fun fifties sock-hop theme, and we went all in. I threw…

January 25, 2020

Chinese New Year Fun!

We celebrated Chinese New Year and the girls looked stunning in their traditional red floral qipao dresses. Ava…

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