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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 3, 2025

No Kids Trip To Roatan Honduras!

Christine and I had an incredible time in Roatan while the kids headed off to Cancun with Lundy.…

July 24, 2025

Ava Turns 13!

Ava officially turned 13, and it’s hard to put into words how quickly this moment arrived. It feels…

July 21, 2025

Camping Fun at Blackhawk

Camping at Blackhawk was pure fun—fresh air, camp food, and lots of time outside together. We love trips…

July 18, 2025

Ava’s Horseback Riding Camp Graduation!

Ava’s horseback riding camp graduation was such a proud milestone. We loved seeing her confidence grow and celebrating…

July 12, 2025

Grandma Lim’s B-day and Cousins visit

We celebrated Grandma Lim’s birthday with cousins around, which always makes everything more fun. It was a great…

July 6, 2025

4th Of July Trip To Mount Rushmore

Our 4th of July trip to Mount Rushmore was a great family adventure. We loved seeing it in…

July 1, 2025

Rockies Game!

A Rockies game is always a fun Colorado night out—stadium snacks, sunshine, and that baseball energy. We loved…

June 28, 2025

StandUp Paddle Board Fun

Stand-up paddle boarding was equal parts relaxing and hilarious. We had a blast getting out on the water…

June 15, 2025

Post Malone at Mile High!

Post Malone at Mile High was such a fun show—huge crowd, great energy, and a night that felt…

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June 11, 2025

Alaska June 2025

We haven’t seen darkness in over a week—Alaska’s 19 hours of daylight let us pack in nonstop adventure!…

June 9, 2025

Denver Nuggets Fun!

Nuggets games are always a good time—so much energy in the arena and nonstop action. We loved being…

May 22, 2025

Ava End Of School Year Party!

Ava’s end-of-school-year party was the perfect way to celebrate a great year. Lots of fun, friends, and that…

May 14, 2025

Oregon Fun

Oregon fun in a nutshell: great people, beautiful scenery, and a slower pace that feels like a reset.…

May 4, 2025

Matt Rife Red Rocks

A night at Red Rocks is always special, and seeing Matt Rife there made it even better. We…

April 27, 2025

Big Fun With Uncle George and Pearl Jam

Big fun with Uncle George and Pearl Jam—an awesome combo. Great music, great company, and the kind of…

April 22, 2025

Ava Taekwondo

Ava’s taekwondo journey has been so fun to watch—focus, confidence, and lots of effort. We’re proud of her…

April 20, 2025

Cousins Easter Visit

Cousins visiting for Easter made the whole weekend feel extra special. We love the chaos, the laughs, and…

April 16, 2025

Papa’s Birthday Weekend Chicago

Fun visit to Chicago to see papa and celebrate and enjoy Steak 48

March 20, 2025

Tulum Pro Pics

Getting the professional photos back from Tulum was so much fun. It’s amazing how pictures can instantly bring…

March 16, 2025

Nice Hike!

We got outside for another beautiful hike, and Colorado did what it always does—delivered. It was one of…

March 10, 2025

Colorado Life!

This was one of those classic Colorado stretches where we packed a little bit of everything into the…

March 8, 2025

Harlow Flag Football

Flag football has been such a fun season to watch. We can see the confidence building week by…

February 23, 2025

Loveland Ski Day!

We love a Loveland ski day—easy, close, and always a good time. Everyone found their rhythm, got a…

A mother and daughter taking a selfie at the San Diego Zoo entrance
February 15, 2025

Christine and Ava Solo San Diego Trip

Mom and daughter trip looked like a lot of fun. Checking out the ships in the harbor and…

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