Ringing in 2014: Outdoor Fun in New Hampshire
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, Kendra and I prefer quiet celebration, so when our friends Meg and Marcy invited us to spend the holiday in a cottage in the woods of New...
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Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014!
2013 was an adventure in so many different ways. We started the year with a positive pregnancy test, quickly followed by an ultrasound that showed two babies. TWO BABIES! We knew the moment we...
Sledding at Carter Hill, North Andover, MA
My niece Jada has never been sledding. Granted, she was born in Grenada, and has spent the last ten years living in North Carolina, so I suppose she has a good excuse. But STILL! As...
Family Fun at the Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA
Quite some time ago, we received free passes to go to the Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA. Though we kept meaning to visit, something always seemed to pop up and derail our plans. However,...
Five Lives to Remember and Celebrate in 2013
I was so ready to write a Christmas post today – all about our new traditions and old. We had a fantastic Christmas this year, doubly joyful with the blessing of our four-month old...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Last Minute Shopper
We’re down to seven more shopping days before Christmas, and if you’re anything like me, you’re not finished buying presents for everyone on your list. With the clock ticking on the number of days...
Participate in the #OutdoorFamilies Instagram Contest!
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we have joined forces with fellow outdoor blogging families to run a Thankful For Families Instagram contest! Simply share a picture of you and your family doing an outdoor activity on...
Hiking Woodchuck Hill, North Andover, MA
[box style=”rounded” border=”full”]Location: Woodchuck Hill, North Andover, MA Date: October 20, 2013 Distance: 2.91 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 154 feet Our Hiking Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes round trip Trail Blaze: Red (Woodchuck Trail), Orange (Loop Connector), & Green (Eagle...
Love: Keeping Our Days In Focus
Every parent of twins I spoke to before Kate and Evan were born told me the same thing – the first year will be a blur. Just do your best and expect a lot...
Our Five Favorite Fall Activities
Every season has its perks and fun activities, but fall is by far our favorite. The weather is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors without wearing cumbersome layers, yet cool enough to exert...