What makes us happy...

Our family was established in 2006 when Ryan and I married after 5 years of dating.  We welcomed Cooper into the world October 2009 and then Reagan followed in October 2011.  We took small trips here and there when they were young, nothing to brag about really.  But we decided for their 2nd and 4th birthday it would be fun to take a family trip, grandparents included, to Disney.  After that little getaway, our desire to escape reality took hold.  While we love our the life we live, our family travel adventures generate memories that are irreplaceable.  While Disney will aalways have our hearts, we crave travelling to more exotic places. My intent for this blog is to share not only our Disney adventures, but small getaways we have taken that are family friendly for young children.  Hopefully our travels will inspire your family to start making memories together!

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