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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.

August 14, 2023

Busy Couple Days In CO

We have been in CO for about a month and we are enjoying every moment before school starts!

August 11, 2023

Waterton Canyon Bike Ride

We pedaled our way up the gravel road through the canyon, river rushing alongside us the whole way.…

August 2, 2023

Welcome Home Emily!

Welcome home! It was such a happy moment to have everyone back together again. We celebrated with hugs,…

July 30, 2023

Silverthorne Weekend!

Silverthorne is awesome and close to home for quick weekend trips. We went and hiked and enjoyed the…

July 24, 2023

Ava May Turns 11

Our Ava May turned 11, and this kid does not do birthdays halfway — balloons, presents, a candlelit…

July 22, 2023

Breckenridge Quick Trip

Christine was in Portland helping with Emily and and the Taylor family and the girls and Dave took…

July 10, 2023

Royal George With Jen and Fam!

Girls met Jen and her family and enjoyed the day. Harlow went on the crazy huge swing!

July 9, 2023

We Love Colorado!

We have just been here a few days and we are sooooo Happy!!! We love it!

July 4, 2023

Welcome To Colorado!

We have arrived to our new life in Colorado and we were welcomed with open arms to our…

June 25, 2023

Houston Going Away Party

Lundy and Marcus and gang threw us a super thoughtful fun going away party to wish us well…

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June 16, 2023

Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise Summer 2023

We had an amazing trip to Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise. We did it all!!! https://youtu.be/0DZUPXan798

June 16, 2023

Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise Summer 2023

This trip through the Canadian Rockies might be one of the most beautiful places we've ever taken the…

June 3, 2023

Ifly Houston

We strapped on jumpsuits and goggles and took turns floating in the wind tunnel at iFLY, and the…

May 28, 2023

Oregon Trip For Emily’s B-Day!

Christine and the girls went to Oregon to spend time with the family for Emilys Birthday. They had…

May 22, 2023

Harlow’s Last Day Leonetti

Harlow had a great couple years at Leonetti with some great teachers!

April 22, 2023

Papa B-Day Fun Chicago

We had a nice visit to Chicago for Papas B-day. We got some good quality time in with…

April 9, 2023

Florida Visit To See Uncle George

Super fun visit to Florida to spend some time with Uncle George! We spent some time at Grove…

March 24, 2023

Hot Pot Fun!

We love our Friday night dinners. We eat lots of Korean BBQ and Hot Pot plus every cuisine…

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March 18, 2023

Jamaica Spring Break 2023

We had a great spring break in Jamaica with a lot of crazy driving experiences. Ya Mon! https://youtu.be/qaopeZdoxRM

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March 18, 2023

Jamaica Mon! Spring Break 2023

One of my favorite places to relax and have fun! The family had a blast and christine enjoyed…

March 9, 2023

Harlow School Charity Run!

Harlow put in the miles for her school's charity run, decked out in her team's purple shirt and…

March 6, 2023

Houston Rodeo!

The Houston Rodeo is always a classic—big energy, great food, and so much to see. We loved soaking…

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February 21, 2023

Steamboat Weekend Feb 2023

Great time skiing and the girls are getting so much better. Can't wait to move to Colorado! https://youtu.be/A9fH89i9k6U

February 19, 2023

Steam Boat Ski Weekend

We had a great time skiing in Steamboat and the girls are really showing huge improvement!

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