.That time we took off to the other side of the world.

Another conference, and another beautiful experience.  A few weeks ago, we got to explore amazing Oahu!  With my husband and without babies (it was the first time leaving them- talk about hard). Between paddle boarding, beach time, hiking, kayaking, picnics, and getting up at dawn each morning (thanks jet lag!) to watch the island wake up, it was incredible and the most relaxed I've been in years.  It didn't hurt to get the local experience and quality time with my best friend, Lauren, and her perfect family who actually live in this paradise.

Thanks so much for having us Lauren and Aaron.  It was an unforgettable trip and just what we needed! Can't wait to see you guys again soon!

.Peace in the Woods.

While at work Thursday, I started getting emails from G with links for airbnb properties; someone was in need of an escape!  He found a great cabin in Murphy, North Carolina that was nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, so we packed up the babies and Garrett's parents for a weekend retreat.  It was soothingly tranquil and felt like we were the only ones sheltered in that wilderness. 

We explored the woods, laughed over old stories by the fire,  played hilariously bad games of ping pong, cuddled, did puzzles, blocks, coloring, and spent as much time as possible on the wrap-around porch listening to the world carried along the mountains, through the wind. 

It was the best time just doing things that made us happy.

P.S. Other awesome adventures thanks to airbnb in Savannah, Denver, and St. Augustine.

.That time we went out west.

A few weeks ago we went out west to Colorado!  I had a conference in Denver, so the Tyler family flew out for another adventure.  It was our first trip with two littles and there were no boring moments!

Mila at four months old was a breeze to travel with; Dylan at two years old was a little more of a challenge to keep occupied and still on the flight.  Luckily, G and I are pros now at working together to divide and conquer, so this trip went smoother than anticipated.

While this was a work trip, we did have time to explore downtown Denver, Boulder (Pearl Street was so fun!), Red Rocks Amphitheater, and Rocky Mountain National Park.  It snowed one day we were there, so while I was in sessions Garrett spent hours with the girls at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and they LOVED it.  Packing and the logistics for four for a {cold} cross-country trip was overwhelming, so unfortunately our camera was left behind.  Here are a few snaps we caught along the way though!

Colorado, in the short time, we fell in love.  Our awesome airbnb apartment didn't hurt either!  We have so many places on our travel list we tend to avoid repeat visits, but I really can't wait to go back again.

P.S. Other family/ work trips to Savannah, Hilton Head, Nashville, and San Francisco.