“The heat of the autumn is different from the heat of summer. One ripens apples while the other turns them to cider.” -Jane Hershfield After a week of rainy weather, our crew was overjoyed to see sunshine and blue skies yesterday and ready to get out of the house. We considered our options for an… Read More
“Walk the cliff Smell the sea Share the view Forever with me” -Anonymous Earlier this month, Jody and I were in Newport, Rhode Island, and got to experience fall in New England – changing leaves, crisp weather and picturesque scenery. This was our first trip to Newport and our first trip without the children since… Read More
“There is no city on Earth quite like Charleston…Wandering through its streets can be dreamlike and otherworldly, its alleyways and shortcuts both fragrant and mysterious, yet as haunted as time turned in on itself.” -Pat Conroy Heading home after a fun visit to the Holy City. This was the first time we’ve taken the girls… Read More
When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman With school starting for our big girl this week it feels as though summer is drifting away (although the oppressive heat would indicate otherwise). There were a few items on her “summer bucket list” still to be checked… Read More
“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!” -Nat King Cole Summer is in full swing, and our family is gearing up for our first trip to the beach with baby sister in tow. To prepare, I’ve added some vacation items from Amazon to our suitcase for everyone in the family. You can shop… Read More
“A dream is a wish your heart makes” -Cinderella It’s been a week since our family returned from a magical trip to Disney World, and we’re still covered in pixie dust. With only a few weeks left before baby sister arrives, it was the perfect time to make some memories as a family of three.… Read More
Our summer began with a trip to Sea Island, Georgia, so it’s fitting that our final beach trip was to the most southern sea island in the chain, Amelia Island, Florida. Our destination was The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. This beautiful resort is the perfect setting for a family vacation and caters to children with… Read More
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become and still allows you to grow.” -William Shakespeare Finding time to connect with friends is a rare treat during this busy stage of life, so last week was very special as I got to have… Read More
This past weekend was a special treat to have time with my mother relaxing and reconnecting. Just an hour drive from Columbia, historic Aiken is the perfect weekend getaway. Founded in 1835 and named for William Aiken, the founder of the SC Railroad, Aiken became a winter haven for the elite and an equine capital… Read More
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” -Richard Bach While the first official day of summer was yesterday we’ve been in summer mode for the entire month of June. The famously hot days mean lots of pool time and seeking out other ways to cool off like grabbing a… Read More