Y ears ago my parents, sister and I were on a camping trip with my grandparents to West Virginia. Our route had taken us from our home in Fort Meade, Maryland, around Washington DC and through the countryside of Virginia. After
"The blue bell is the sweetest flower, That waves in summer air;Its blossoms have the mightiest power, To soothe my spirit’s care."~Emily Dickinson I f you hang around me long enough, each spring you will notice that I tend to gush over
Just as the last of the cherry blossom petals fall to the ground in Washington DC, spring continues in Virginia at Burnside Farms. Every year thousands of people visit the family-run farm for their nearly month-long Festival of Spring. What
Space Center Houston is home to over 400 artifacts, along with educational and awe-inspiring exhibits, attractions, and displays focused on the wonders of space and space exploration. Perfect for space nerds like me!From a young age I have always been
While not a huge museum, the Lone Star Flight Museum is at the top of my list of favorite aviation museums. It's perfect if you're into planes like I am, packed with beautifully restored aircraft and awesome exhibits! Even though the
Planning a trip to Galveston? Be sure to stop by the Moody Gardens Aquarium. Full of fish, penguins, sharks, and other creatures who make the ocean home, there's so much fun for the whole family to enjoy!I learned about Moody
Last year we made the mistake of spending a week in Turks & Caicos after Christmas. Don't get me wrong, we loved it. And we really loved not being cold. It was a mistake because now we want to go
Have you ever wondered what it was like to fly through the air in the same seats that pilots did during World War II? Well, now you can with the Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing Warbird Tour!Between June 19-23, the
June has arrived in Virginia, which officially means the start of summer! Warm weather and sunny days make Fauquier County a great place to be. This month, there are tons of outdoor events and festivals going on! Check out these
If one thing can be said about our daughter, it is that she doesn't sit still for long. She always has to be doing something. She kept us extremely busy during her school years, starting in elementary school. We were