Family activity, family adventures, Goals, pnw

Family Adventure ~ Little Si

We were up early to try to beat the crowds and were so thankful when we pulled in a little after 8am and there was still parking! Yay! Praise God! The trail starts steep but then levels out for a bit where you almost think ,”where is the elevation gain? “ Oh no worries ..… Continue reading Family Adventure ~ Little Si

Disneyland, Money Saving, Starwars

Senior Photos at Disneyland: A Galaxy’s Edge PhotoPass Experience

My son had his own personal photo shoot right in the middle of Galaxy’s Edge which was so cool!! We were doing his Senior Trip @disneyland and knew we wanted some of his Senior pics taken there. Thanks to the amazing PhotoPass Photographers Team @disneyland that made that dream a reality. The Photographers were so… Continue reading Senior Photos at Disneyland: A Galaxy’s Edge PhotoPass Experience

Gathered thoughts, homemaking, homesteading

National Sourdough Bread Day

Happy April and National Sourdough Bread Day … and ofcourse April Fools Day!.I am still trying to master the beauty of making Sourdough but I haven’t given up . That’s progress right? And we have managed keeping our starter alive so another victory! Yay!.There is something wonderful to the whole process so I keep trying… Continue reading National Sourdough Bread Day

Family activity, family adventures, pnw, Review

Spring Bloom at Knutson Farms

We started our Easter Weekend by going to Knutson Farms for their Spring Bloom. It is happening now through May 5 🌷Tickets are $15 per person on the weekend and $12 during the week . It includes all the rides , games , animal barn , Easter Egg Hunt ( limited to March 29/30) ,… Continue reading Spring Bloom at Knutson Farms

Book, Review

The Lady Unrivaled ~ Book Review

This was such a great read! It had all the feels of Downtown Abbey with mystery and faith mixed in. I loved the lineup of characters. The author did a great job layering and weaving the characters throughout the story . This is book 3 but can totally be read on its own. The other… Continue reading The Lady Unrivaled ~ Book Review

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help but think of… Continue reading Holy Wednesday

disney, Disneyland, Hotel, Review, travel

Pixar Place Hotel

Entrance to the Pixar Place Hotel Pixar Place Hotel is only a few months old but is absolutely beautiful! . It opened in January 2024 and was originally the Paradise Pier Hotel.. The hotel is full of art and sketches of some of your favorite Pixar characters. There are hidden Mickeys in the ceiling lights… Continue reading Pixar Place Hotel

Hotel, pnw, Review, travel

Home2Suites by Hilton Review

We had a girls trip recently and stayed at the Home 2Suites Hotel by Hilton . We have never stayed at this line of Hiltons before so we wanted to check it out. Front desk Clerk was very attentive and kind Love when hotels have this posted⭐️ The hotel was very welcoming when we walked… Continue reading Home2Suites by Hilton Review

family adventures, history, Mt.Rainier National Park, pnw

Stevens – Van Trump Historical Monument

“Our Secret Rainier”by Mountaineers Gene Yore and Mickey Eisenberg refer to these harder to find memorials and plaques of those that have added to the history of Mt. Rainier..The Stevens - Van Trump Historical Monument is one of these. It is located on the Skyline Loop Trail by the Mazama Ridge. It is made in… Continue reading Stevens – Van Trump Historical Monument

faith, family adventures, Gathered thoughts, Goals

Coffee Break & Update

Coffee break! It has been a season of adventure for me personally as well as my family which means my social media had to take a back seat .. and honestly I’m ok with that! I want to live life full of adventure and experiences to live them and share them but not to do… Continue reading Coffee Break & Update