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Jul 313 min

The World is our Oyster...or Classroom

Neither Emily nor I had ever visited Disney when we were kids. When we went to Siesta Key for our honeymoon, we decided to take a one-day...

Jul 113 min

Take a step back. Look up.

We had just checked into a resort in Florida and we always love when they have these nice screened in porches off the back. This...

Jun 243 min

Good or Bad? We'll see...How Bluey prepared my family for travel

Like a lot of Dads, Bluey is the one animated show that I actually really enjoy watching with my kids. It's funny, smart, heart-warming,...

Jun 51 min

Dreams do come true...

As I sit here and reflect on our first adventure, tears come to my eyes. Thank you Animal Kingdom Lodge cast members for the perfect two...

Jun 23 min

Welcome to Our Site: The Back Story

Things started to change for us back in January of 2023. Somehow we sensed a shift. Emily and I were seeking God, praying, reading books,...

Jun 23 min

Lessons from the Aerial: Get the Right Tools

Our 10-year-old, Olivia, recently took up a new activity: Aerial. Or as I like to call it, the 3rd leading cause of Dad Anxiety sweeping...

Apr 102 min

Open Your Eyes to New Patterns

It had probably been several years since I had been to this particular gas station about 30 minutes from my house. But still, that's no...