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Our Year in Review 2018

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

Exploring Boston in 4 Days

July 2, 2019

How my sister saved me from a flying cockroach in Hong Kong

June 15, 2019June 14, 2019

Day trips from Hong Kong

June 14, 2019

Club Med Sanya is the Best Club Med Ever!

June 11, 2019

One Night Layover in Guadalajara, Mexico

May 16, 2019May 14, 2019

Finding Paradise on San Andres Island

May 15, 2019May 14, 2019

Exploring Bogota in One Week

May 14, 2019May 13, 2019

The Safest Possible Trip to Bogota, Colombia

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019

Unexpected adventures on our 12 hour layover in Mexico City

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Best Places to Visit in Suzhou in 3 Days

May 9, 2019May 8, 2019

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Not everyone’s bucket list includes jumping out of a plane or climbing Mount Everest. Apparently, frolicking in dry grass fields is on my sister’s bucket list, so being the loving sister that I am, that’s exactly what I did with her while we road tripped to San Luis Obispo. 😂 What are some unconventional things on your bucket list? . . . . . #simplejoys #outdoorworkout #healthylivingjourney #thisisactiveliving #outdoorsy #sanluisobispo #gratitudejournal #bucketlistitem #hikingday #hikersofinstagram #outdoorlife #travelogue #vacationmode #travelpicsdaily #hikecalifornia #traveltogether #hikers #californiavibes #travelandlife #californialiving #travelgirls #vacationtime #traveltime #travelmoments #frolicking #ladiesgoneglobal #fantastic_earth #momentslikethese #momsgonewild This is the bubblegum alley in San Luis Obispo, which began as a rivalry between some high school and college students in the 50s. Despite attempts from the surrounding merchants to take down these “unsanitary and disgusting” walls through the years, it still remains to this day, and people continue to add their gums to the walls everyday. It was fun to walk through the colorful alleyway that smelled quite sweet and fruity! 😆 . . . . #sanluisobispo #slo #centralcalifornia #centralcoast #worldschoolers #weareworldschoolers #traveladventures #bubblegumwall #travelingfamily #californiaroadtrip #californiavibes #colorfullife #adventurenthusiasts #teenlife #travelpassport #travelpicsdaily #travelhappy #traveldreamseekers #travelpassion #travelandlearn #nomadiclife #roamaroundtheworld #interestingplaces #ustravel #globetrotting #bubblegumalley #justtravel The girls just returned from their one week High Adventures camp in Etna, California. On the surface, their bodies are bruised and scarred, they haven’t showered for one entire week, and they look severely sleep deprived. Beneath all that, however, they have become more courageous and resilient by pushing themselves way past their limits and comfort zones, they have cultivated beautiful new friendships, and they have learned so much about the wondrous ways God works in different people’s lives. What a great reminder that what’s rough on the outside can be so incredible on the inside. Thank you @mount_hermon for instilling the most amazing childhood memories in our youths year after year. Our current events around the globe has shown us that independence is not to be taken for granted, on any level. These girls are so lucky to have grown up in a part of the world where they can live freely, dream freely, and speak freely. They are aware that having this privilege comes with responsibilities, and I’m always praying that they will live a life full of generosity, servitude, and a deep love for others. . . . . . #happyfourthofjuly #independenceday2019 #parentingteens #payitforward #bestiesforlife #bffsforever #bestfriends4life #raisinggirls #raisingkids #raisingchildren #globalcitizen #lovetheworld #showkindness #bealight #godsgrace #loveyourneighbor #shineyourlight #tweenager #hopesanddreams #gratitudejournal #gratefulhearts Just 2 weeks into our summer, I’m reminded that... ~ A messy home is a lived in home. Dishes can wait. Board games trump video games. Every day is truly a gift. Time with our kids is so, so precious. ~ Our home is filled to the max with family staying with us this summer, and is constantly messy and chaotic, but my heart is beautifully full from the abundance of quality time I’m getting with the people that mean the world to me. The simple joys of home cooked dinners, evening board games, post-dinner basketball matches, and ice cream outings have reminded me to cherish the small moments as much as the big milestones. I’ve been slow on the picture taking and social media front because I’m soaking in as much time as possible with these 2. They’re 12 now, and will likely be in a summer program abroad on their own next year, so I keep thinking this may be our last carefree summer together in the Bay Area. When we recognize that there is an end to something, it is only then that we are motivated to cherish it so much more. If only we truly realize how finite our time on earth is, we would prioritize very differently on a daily basis...

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