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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.

July 25, 2022

Colorado Home July!

We had a great time spending the entire month of July on Colorado. We rented a house in…

June 25, 2022

Date Night Solo Style!

Mom and Dad got a rare night out with no kids! We went to DeGust and it was…

June 21, 2022

Korean BBQ and Dessert!

We love Korean bbq and go at least a few times a month!

June 19, 2022

Fathers Day Fun!

Dad got to have his once a year DimSum since the rest of the family are not fans!

June 11, 2022

Southern Oregon Visit

We packed in a little bit of everything on this visit — petting alpacas at a nearby farm,…

May 29, 2022

Dinosaur Valley Hip Camp

We had fun in the new RV staying on someones ranch with horses and doggies. Christine did some…

May 22, 2022

Summer is almost here!

Backpacks came off for the last time this school year, and by the afternoon the girls had already…

May 22, 2022

Harlow’s School Award Event

We got to visit Harlow's school and enjoy her receiving a couple awards. Love you Mundo!

May 15, 2022

Matagorda Beach Day

We set up our shade tent, staked our claim on the sand, and let the kids loose for…

May 7, 2022

Testing Out The New Camper!

Enjoyed the weekend in our new travel trailer camping all weekend at Bastrop State Park!

April 24, 2022

Papa’s Birthday Weekend

Happy 81st Papa! We had a fun family visit with lots of good food and fun times.

April 19, 2022

Easter Weekend In Colorado!

We had a great weekend visiting Frank and the family and they put together a fantastic Easter Egg…

April 19, 2022

Camping In Huntsville!

Another weekend up tent coming! Awesome weather and some fishing and fun!

April 18, 2022

Camping At Bastop!

Fun weekend tent camping and hanging with some new friends we met!

April 7, 2022

Mundo’s School Performance!

Harlow did great singing with her class and we all enjoyed it very much!

March 27, 2022

Active Weekend fun!

Fun weekend of Pickle Ball, Driving Range and of course some good meals.

March 22, 2022

Look Who Got Braces!

Very happy Ava got this done! It was a little bit of struggle but well worth it and…

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March 19, 2022

Puerto Rico Spring Break 2022

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March 18, 2022

Spring Break 2022 Puerto Rico!

We had as super fun trip to Puerto Rico for spring break! Lots of food, Beaches and good…

March 6, 2022

Fun With Pawida!

Pawida came to visit and we had so much fun! Korean BBQ, Rodeo, Rock Climbing and lots of…

Children riding a green water slide at an amusement park
March 5, 2022

Good Times At The Houston Rodeo

Cowboy hats, boots, and a whole lot of carnival rides — the Houston Rodeo delivered another great family…

February 27, 2022

Mardi Gras Parade 2022

Mardi Gras parade day was a blast—music, beads, and a crowd that brings the energy. We loved being…

February 26, 2022

Fun Day Apart!

Christine went Rock Climbing with Harlow and Ava and I went GoCarting!

February 19, 2022

GeorgeTown Trail Marathon!

Christine kicked ass!Georgetown’s trail marathon was equal parts brutal and beautiful—big climbs, mountain air, and views that made…

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