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

Starwars

May the 4th be with you ⭐️

May the 4th be with you today ⭐️.Even better if you can ride the Millennium Falcon today ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best ride in the galaxy

Book, Review

New Release ⭐️ Teen Author

So excited for this book ! Katelynn has done a terrific job in writing this .. oh and did I mention she is a Teen Author! So proud of her for pursuing her talent and dream❤️.Head to her websitehttps://katelynnbalcom.com/To sign up for all the info on picking up her book.

Gathered thoughts

National Dance Week

A whole week set aside to celebrate dance 🩰 What a perfect reason to turn up your favorite tunes and dance wherever you are!

disney, travel

Beauty & the Beast

"True that he's no Prince Charming, but there's something in him that I simply didn't see."~ Belle

faith

Good Friday & Easter ~ Why Both Are Important

“Unless there is Good Friday in your life , there can be no Easter Sunday ” -Fulton J.Sheen Yesterday was Good Friday . It’s a somber day remembering the sacrifice that was made for all of us. I often want to fast forward and focus on the celebration part of Jesus’ Resurrection instead of sitting… Continue reading Good Friday & Easter ~ Why Both Are Important

Gathered thoughts

Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Gold Star Spouses Day is observed every year on April 5. It is a way to honor and grieve with the families of lost or wounded military service members. It was once known as Gold Star Wives Day, but has now become inclusive of all family members — male or female — who have lost… Continue reading Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Disneyland

Docking Bay 7 ~ Cold Brew Black Caf

Cold Brew Black Caf @dockingbay7 is so good!.We finally had the opportunity to try this when we were at Disneyland at Christmas and oh it did not disappoint!.It is a cold brew coffee topped with sweet cream cheese foam and chocolate puffs.. think cocoa puffs cereal. Yumm!.A tip if you order one .. ask for… Continue reading Docking Bay 7 ~ Cold Brew Black Caf

faith

Holy Week

What is Holy Week? Growing up , I never really heard the term Holy Week. We celebrated Easter and talked about the sacrifice that was made but that’s where it stopped . As I’ve gotten older , I have wanted to learn more about Holy Week ,lent and fasting. Some of these special moments and… Continue reading Holy Week