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Skamania Lodge Review
The husband and I were able to getaway for a few days to @skamanialodge for a romantic getaway right before Christmas which at first I thought was terrible timing but turned out to be just what we needed❤️
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Skamania Lodge has so many things to offer not just for the two of us but for the whole family. There are two restaurants on property , coffee and tea service that is complimentary, Spa , game room set up with games ,adventures like zip lining , on property trails and their Holiday Walk during our stay.
We were able to hike on our way to the lodge and then enjoy the hot tub once we checked in , which was so nice! There is an indoor and outdoor one .. the outdoor was our favorite!
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While we waited for our dinner reservations , we headed to the game room to play a game of chess. After dinner, we grabbed a complimentary umbrella and headed out for the Holiday Light Walk. It was an added treat and we enjoyed it . The best part was hearing an owl throughout the walk …so cool!
It’s no secret we love the Columbia Gorge area and Skamania Lodge is located in a great location to access so many different adventures . There are so many trails in this area to hike , so much history to immerse yourself in , and gorgeous views every where you look!
Have you ever visited the Columbia Gorge area? If so , what’s your favorite thing to do there?
Captain American
With Brave New World releasing on February 14 , I thought I would share this meet up at Disneyland with Sam Wilson , who stepped into the Captain America role from Steve Rogers ❤️
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Disney does a great job at creating opportunities to immerse yourself into your favorite characters and worlds when you visit their theme parks . The Cast Members are such a joy to see and bring the magic to everyday moments like the Character Meet Ups.
If you haven’t already planned your trip, check out all the great deals on the link in my stories for the best prices on your next trip ❤️
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And plan to go see the new movie that’s out on Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️ We are so excited to go see it! Check out the preview below ⬇️
Columbia Gorge Hiking ~Shepperd’s Dell
Shepperd’s Dell was one of the little stops on the Columbia Gorge that we literally could have driven right past and missed out on all this beauty!
I’m so thankful a friend told us about the trail from the road and that we stopped. It is a very short short hike down a beautiful path to the waterfall❤️ A bonus looking back up at the bridge and path .. I felt like we were in a whole different world
Check out our reel below and follow us for more adventures ❤️
White Pass Airbnb Review
Check out this cute Airbnb we stayed at on our recent trip to White Pass. It was the perfect spot to stay to refuel, rest and play games before heading back to the Mountain. The hot tub was amazing and we loved the fire and the cabin feel.
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Comment “Getaway “ below and I’ll send you the info on this Airbnb for your next getaway 🎿
Check out our reel below ⬇️
Thirsty Coffee Bar Review
Check out this hidden gem @thirsty_coffeebar in the Cascade locks area. It was such a sweet reward of coffee after we finished hiking the Colombia Gorge area.
We loved so much about this adorable coffee shop ,like the puzzle that was set out to build , chess boards throughout, photo ops with the joy wall and seating areas ,the adorable water station ,and ofcourse the coffee ❤️ We could have spent our whole day here.
One of the other special touches that we really loved was the Bible verse on the floor, such a sweet touch❤️
Psalm 94:19 ESV
They also have a punchcard to get a free drink ..yay! More coffee❤️
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If you are in the Colombia Gorge area, stop by and support this small business❤️❤️
Check out our reel below ⬇️
Gathered Thoughts
This is a good reminder for me today . I often want to hurry and get through moments or schedules but I am realizing that every moment is part of my story .The in between schedules , the late nights or the days when everything comes undone. These are the moments that build or tear down and my prayer this 2025 new year , is there will be more building then tearing down. That my story will be one that shows grace, forgiveness,kindness,humbleness and fun .
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What about you? Have you ever looked at your life as a story? Not just the Instagram moments but all the moments? What do you want your story to show ? Share below ⬇️ .. I would love to hear and cheer you on ❤️
Bringing in the New Year on the Slopes
Bringing in the New Year on the Slopes 🎿
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We enjoyed our winter getaway @whitepass . It was the perfect family adventure to get out and enjoy the beautiful mountains and snow. We love White Pass because of how family friendly it is. They offer a variety of different options so that everyone in your family can have a great time. They offer a mix of lessons for all ages , they have 3 carpets that make it easy for our littles that are still learning , they also offer the more difficult runs like black diamond and double black for the expert skiers and snowboarders so no matter where you are there is something for you.
The main Lodge is beautiful and has a variety of yummy food. They also offer a water tap and hot water so you can refill water bottles or add hot water to tea or soup . We always grab a tray of fries for the family to share and they are huge!While the family is munching on fries, I always grab coffee :)
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The upstairs is adult only ❤️
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There is also a Nordic Track across the street that offers several routes for Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing. We went and did the Lake Loop at twilight and it was so beautiful!
A few things to note..
You do need a trail pass to do these. They start at $15 Ang go to $35. After 3:30 , it’s doggie hour and after 4 you don’t need a pass but you are on your own.
Do you plan winter getaways? Or have a favorite Ski Resort? If so share them! We would love to know ❤️
Hello 2025 🎆
Happy New Year!! I can hardly believe today is the first day of a brand New Year, can you? With it comes fresh new opportunities to do things differently then we have done, make goals and take chances , dream big and try again .
We love New Years Resolutions and getting to create new ones while we also reflect on the ones from the past year . Our family loves to take the time on New Years Eve or New Years Day to review our resolutions from the previous year and mark through what we accomplished or completed. We also love to make our resolutions for the New Year . We take time to think through trips we want to take , character traits we are working on , adventures , a new skill we want to learn or projects we want to complete.
We always do the following categories when we make resolutions ⬇️
Each Family Member has their own space for resolutions
Home
Family
Marriage
Now that we have been doing this since our kids were little, they look forward to it each year . It’s fun to see the resolutions they come up with for themselves and a fun opportunity to cheer when they mark through them .
Here is a breakdown of each of the categories ⬇️
The family ones are things we would like to do as a family this coming year . They include serving together , trips we want to take and family adventures or connection times .
The marriage one is good to put yearly goals we want to do for our marriage. For example, an intentional study together or getaways for the year ahead. Putting those goals on the calender has been such a blessing the past few years in us actually doing them.
The Home one is great for projects that we are planning on for the next year. We put things like completing our yard, selling a car or new windows.
Your turn❤️ Do you make resolutions for the New Years? If so , what are some of yours? Do you have a special way of doing them ? I would love to hear all about what works for you and your family .
May the 4th ⭐️ Droids and a Hidden Easter Egg
Love all the Starwars vibes today for May 4 .. it may be one of my favorite days⭐️
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One of the best places to visit on May 4 is Disneylands Galaxys Edge where you can see some of your favorite characters like Rey.I love how the cast members go out of their way to make your experience amazing!
Be on the lookout because you never know what droids you may come across in Batuu as you travel through. These experiences really bring Galaxy’s Edge to life and you feel like you just stepped into one of the StarWars Movies⭐️
I love learning about “Easter eggs” that are throughout the Disney Parks . To see a Hidden Easter Egg on Smugglers Run… check out our reel below ⬇️
May the 4th be with you⭐️⭐️⭐️
