I am very excited the summer Olympics are just around the corner. It’s also a big event for our family because every four years, it also happens around my oldest son’s birthday! This year – we are combining the two and doing an Olympic-themed birthday party, since it will be the same weekend as the…
The whole family gets really depressed when our beach vacation ends. We all want to be retired. But unfortunately, that’s not possible…at least yet. But each year, I try to get my kids to make some sort of craft so we can remember the trip. It usually involves me trying to get them to do…
One year ago today, history was made as the world witnessed the final space shuttle launch in history. The last launch ever of a space shuttle. Space Shuttle Atlantis, July 8, 2011. The Space Shuttle Atlantis launched successfully for the final time on July 8 2011 at 11:29 a.m. EST. By the end of its…
As you may or may not be aware – I grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. I went to the same high school made famous in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (and powder-puff hazing – but we won’t get into that.) I came across this cool map the other day. While I know it’s not 100% accurate-…
I love pretending I live in a big mansion somewhere close to nowhere. Check out the photo gallery and some of my favorite houses. At this point, I need to win the lottery to even pretend to live there. Even the shack it out of my price range!!! Here’s more about Rookery Bay and Keewaydin…
One of our favorite vacation spots in the world, Marco Island. Each year we rent a boat and explore the 10,000 Islands. One day, I really would like to live on one of the islands. But until that point, I’ll just pretend. We anchor the boat at Rookery Bay and fish, swim and go shelling.…
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A bonus of spending the Fourth of July on Marco Island. A surprise boat parade down the waterfront.
As fireworks light the sky this Independence Day, I get frustrated. Since I live in the land of Disney, I get to see fireworks on demand. And while I love the patriotic events – I can’t help to ask myself …why are there no Mickey Mouse fireworks?? I mean – it’s three circles! They can…
It’s vacation time! We are lucky enough to travel each year to Marco Island. If you like the beach, hot temperatures, boating and shelling, this is the perfect place. There are also a number of great little beach bars – so it’s the perfect family destination! There are a number of other options- but most…
Disclaimer: I consider myself to be a huge Aaron Sorkin fan. I watched every episode of Sports Night when it originally aired – I still have each one of a VHS tape. I’ve seen his movies and of course, also have a love affair with The West Wing, and wish in real life I could…