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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.

November 24, 2023

Iceland Epic Trip

We spent an afternoon on horseback winding through snow-covered lava fields, and I still can't get over how…

November 19, 2023

Steamboat Weekend!

We love visiting Steamboat and spending the weekend. No skiing this trip but a really nice hike and…

November 16, 2023

Ava’s Musical

The musical was such a proud moment—so much courage and hard work on display. We loved watching the…

October 31, 2023

Halloween 2023 Fun!

Halloween 2023 was all the fun—costumes, candy, and that perfect neighborhood energy. We loved the excitement and all…

October 29, 2023

Sledding Near The House

We love the winter sports as much as we love summer fun!

October 21, 2023

Trip To Moab

We love the beauty of Moab and all the fun and adventure!

October 8, 2023

Busy Start To October

Harlow's Run Club, Halrow's 9th B-day at Skate City and some pumpkin patch fun!

September 30, 2023

St. Mary’s With Dad!

Just me and the girls on this one, and it turned into one of my favorite hikes of…

September 23, 2023

Hudson Garden Pumpkins

Pumpkins at Hudson Gardens was the perfect fall outing. Crisp air, fun displays, and an easy stroll made…

September 22, 2023

St. Mary’s Glacier

We made the trek up to the glacier lake as a full family this time, and the fall…

September 16, 2023

Rockies Game!

Great fun with the Graziano Family for the Rockies game and drone show!

September 8, 2023

Chicago Weekend, Pearl Jam, Cubs and Uncle George

We checked a few classics off the list:🎸 Pearl Jam at the United Center⚾ Cubs game from the…

September 3, 2023

Great Camping Trip to Turquoise Lake

We had a great weekend at Turquoise Lake camping and hanging and enjoying fun by the fire. There…

August 27, 2023

Idaho Spring W/ G&G

Dave was in Cabo on a work thing and the family had a nice day in Idaho Springs!

August 19, 2023

Eleven Mile Camping

Another weekend, another campsite, another round of s'mores by the fire — I'll never get tired of this…

August 16, 2023

1st Day Of School in CO

The first day of school in Colorado was a big milestone for us. New routines, new faces, and…

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!

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