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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.

Northern Lights in CO
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.…

Mario and Luigi costumes by the fireplace, and Dave and Christine at their spider-themed trunk or treat
October 31, 2025

Halloween 2025

Mario and Luigi, Dorothy and Toto, and a spider-themed trunk or treat. Halloween 2025 was a candy-filled blast!

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…

Harlow and her friends in matching pajamas, and the birthday crew in the pool at the Gaylord
October 5, 2025

Harlow Turns 11

Harlow celebrated her 11th birthday with an epic Gaylord getaway: pools, party games, a pajama party, movie night…

German Fest!
September 26, 2025

German Fest!

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

Ava in her Team Excel uniform holding a sword and posing barefoot at Excel Taekwondo, September 2025
September 19, 2025

The Taekwondo Kid!

Ava's very own Excel Taekwondo photo shoot, plus a private graduation where she earned her new yellow belt!

The family in Broncos jerseys at Empower Field, and Christine and the girls outside Gate 4
September 7, 2025

Fun At The Broncos Game

A sunny day at Empower Field at Mile High watching the Broncos beat the Titans in the season…

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…

David and Christine on the beach and Christine with her mahi-mahi in Roatan, Honduras, August 2025
August 3, 2025

No Kids Trip To Roatan Honduras!

No kids trip! 🌴 Christine and I had an incredible time in Roatan while the girls headed off…

Ava, Harlow and friends on the beach and sitting on the dock at sunset in Cancun, August 2025
August 1, 2025

Ava and Harlow’s Cancun Adventure August 2025

Off to Cancun While Christine and I snuck away to Roatan, Ava and Harlow had a big adventure…

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…

Ava's Horseback Riding Camp Graduation!
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…

Grandma Lim's B-day and Cousins visit
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…

The Jacobs family at Mount Rushmore and in Badlands National Park, July 4th 2025Video
July 6, 2025

Fourth of July in South Dakota 🇺🇸 | Mount Rushmore & Badlands National Park

We celebrated the Fourth of July with a road trip to South Dakota, and it was one of…

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…

The family at the rail at Mile High and Post Malone singing to the crowd, June 2025
June 15, 2025

Post Malone at Mile High!

Post Malone at Mile High! 🎤 What a night. This was the girls' 1st stadium show, and they…

The family in yellow rain gear at Pack Creek, and a humpback whale tail in Kenai Fjords, Alaska, June 2025Video
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!…

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