Book, Book Club, Review

A Fifth of the Story ~ Book Review

A Fifth of the Story was our February Bookclub pick .It is a CIA thriller that tackles current social ideology and terriosm on the home front. I really loved how the author intertwined how it can affect more then one side of the battle and how our enemies are often not who we think they… Continue reading A Fifth of the Story ~ Book Review

Disneyland, family adventures, travel

Toon Town at Disneyland

Toon Town Bliss ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFD9GFUydCm/?igsh=ZG4waGt1djhxdHo5

coffee, homemaking

Coffee Bar ☕️

This area of my home brings so many pockets of happiness throughout the day ✨ Espresso, Coffee , Tea or Hot Cocoa are always on the menu ❤️

Columbia gorge, hiking, pnw, travel

Wahclella Falls Trail

Wahclella Falls Trail is one of our top 10 hikes! I lost count of the waterfalls as we hiked in and out but everywhere I turned there was a waterfall . It is definitely the greatest Show in nature and it’s a perfect hike if you are wanting a quick hike with a great views.… Continue reading Wahclella Falls Trail

hiking, travel

Artist Point Snowshow ~ Mt.Baker

Oh the beauty of Mt. Baker! Artist Point was our first snowshoe of the season and we couldn’t have picked a better place to go. You get endless views of the North Cascade peaks ,as well as stunning views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan.Two of the most beautiful mountains in Washington State. It is… Continue reading Artist Point Snowshow ~ Mt.Baker

hiking, pnw, travel

Pnw Hike ~ Otter Falls

This was one of our wettest hikes of the 2024 Season. I almost had a mutiny to not do it when we pulled up and it was still dark and pouring rain outside . So thankful for the friends who wouldn’t let me mutiny and encouraged me to still do it . Persevering the dark… Continue reading Pnw Hike ~ Otter Falls

Columbia gorge, family adventures, hiking, pnw

Horsetail & Ponytail Falls Hike ~Columbia River Gorge

Horsetail Falls is located in the “Waterfall Corridor “ of the Historic Columbia River Highway. It plunges a 176ft over a basalt cliff and is absolutely breathtaking. This waterfall is easily accessible for all . There is plenty of parking across the street but on sunny days come early because it fills up quickly. If… Continue reading Horsetail & Ponytail Falls Hike ~Columbia River Gorge

family adventures, hiking, pnw

Pinnacle Peak Park via Cal Magnusson Trail Hike to Fire Lookout Tower

Elevation Hike that makes you work for it! Mt Peak in Enumclaw has two routes .. Long and steady or short and steep . We took the short and steep on this trip . Once we made it to the top , we enjoyed a break in the beautiful Fire Lookout and snapped some pics.… Continue reading Pinnacle Peak Park via Cal Magnusson Trail Hike to Fire Lookout Tower

Family activity, homeschooling

Valentines Writing Center

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️.I have really enjoyed the last few weeks of Valentine fun we added to our homeschool day with this cute Valentine mail writing area. It was a creative way to encourage some writing skills and add to the fun of making Valentines. I added stickers , stationary and some blank postcards for… Continue reading Valentines Writing Center