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About Me & My Family

I am a mom of 3 wonderful little boys (one with special needs), a beautiful baby girl, and am married to the man of my dreams. I am very interested in incorporating learning into activities that we do, so a trip to the beach turns into a school field trip. Recently, we moved back to California after a brief move to Texas and feel blessed to be able to be involved in all facets of Christian Camping. Because my husband and I serve in full time ministry, we're lucky to be able to spend a lot of time around each other and our family, having exciting adventures and just living life, day by day. :)
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, structured, relaxed, independent, energetic, spontaneous, easy_going, scheduled, artsy
We Just Got Back From
Japan, Lake Tahoe, Camp! (Not on the same trip though) :)
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Anywhere new where discoveries can be made! We're pretty frugal, so budget traveling is definitely the way we go. However, occationally, we do love to splurge too! :)
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Austrailia to scuba dive the barrier reef, a zero-gravity flight to experience weightlessness, ziplining and exploring a rainforest, exploring the vast glaciers in Alaska, just to name a few!
Favorite Vacation Memory
It's completely simple, but watching our 6 year old get selected to be a Jedi Knight at Disneyland. It's his "lifelong" dream and still today when someone asks him what he's going to be someday, he proudly answers, "A Star Wars Guy!"
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Right after checking into our hotel, my 4 year old threw up in the middle of the floor on the carpet, all over his jammies, his lovey, and on his little brother. Thankfully, the hotel we were staying in had a laundromat that was open late, so a few hours later, and after some carpet scrubbing, everything was cleaned up and like new.
Websites I Like:
trekaroo; facebook; craigslist; ebay; pinterest;

Best Mother's Day Retreats In The Dallas Ft. Worth!

Mom's deserve to be spoiled!  This is a list of the best brunches and activities to celebrate mom's!

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701 South Main Street, 103
Grapevine, Texas

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May 6th and 7th 10am-5pm No reservations. Grown-ups and kids come out and help make a flower ($25) or a flared bowl ($45) for your mom or the woman in their life!


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6015 Bryan Pky
Dallas, Texas

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Gawk at the historic residences along the Swiss Avenue Historic District in vintage-style (but air-conditioned) trolleys or a horse drawn carriage! Also on display are artisan booths, live music, food, and children’s activities in Savage Park. Proceeds will benefit the neighborhood and the East Dallas community at large. If you're touring on Sunday, be sure to stop by Savage Park for the Mother's Day Champagne Brunch from 11 am–2 pm (this will cost an extra $20).


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140 East Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas

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Mom's Ride Free On Mother's Day With One Paid Admission! Prices vary depending on which train you take and where you're going, so check the schedule: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ThingsToDo/GrapevineVintageRailroad/EventsandTrainRides/MothersDay/tabid/958/Default.aspx


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8225 Garland Road
Dallas, Texas

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May 7th 12pm-4pm May 8th 1pm-4pm Join the Dallas Arboretum for a Mother's Day Brunch in Rosine Hall (call for reservations 214-515-6512) or picnic and enjoy live music. Family portraits by William Porter Photography will also be offered for $15. There will be a silhouette artist as well for $10.



111 West 4th Street #15
Fort Worth, Texas

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Mother's Day Prices: Dinner: $39/A, $15/K Brunch: $25/A, $19/K


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1501 Gaylord Trl
Grapevine, Texas

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Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.



5100 Beltline
Dallas, Texas

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All Day Buffet At All Blue Mesa Grill Locations! $17.95/A, $6.95/K 6-10yrs., Under 6 Free



1600 South University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas

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All Day Buffet At All Blue Mesa Grill Locations! $17.95/A, $6.95/K 6-10yrs., Under 6 Free


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2927 Maple Avenue
Dallas, Texas

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From 11am-2:30pm, enjoy a 3 course meal from Chef Bull! Adults: $36 Kids: $18



1300 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas

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10am-3pm $39/A, $19/K 5-12 yrs. Under 5 Free Reservations Required! Brunch, Certain Drinks, & Vallet are included in price.


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2808 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, Texas

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10:30am-2pm A La Carte Brunch & Specials Also featuring fun things for kids!



4600 Murrell Park Rd.
Flower Mound, Texas

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Mother's Day Specials Coming Soon On Their Website!