23 of the Best Things to Do in Washington, D.C.

what to do in DC

If you are planning a DC trip, and wondering what to do in DC, you are in for a treat. This is one of those questions I get asked the most from friends who are not local to the D.C. area. We have lived here off and on since 2009, and we have ALWAYS loved hosting our friends and family when they come visit the DC area. One time we had so many guests that the older boys’ room looked […]

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How To Take an Easy Fun Car Tour of Gettysburg

July 4, 1863 Telegraph from President Lincoln: “The President announces to the country that news from the Army of the Potomac, up to 10 P.M. of the 3rd. is such as to cover that Army with the highest honor, to promise a great success to the cause of the Union, and to claim the condolence of all for the many gallant fallen. And that for this, he especially desires that on this day, He whose will, not ours, should ever […]

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Overnight Trip to Ocean City, Maryland During the Pandemic

Ocean City During the Pandemic

Alan pleasantly surprised me a couple of weeks ago when he announced that he had cashed in our hotel points and made reservations for us to spend July 5th in Ocean City. Say what?? Granted, Alan can be very spontaneous, but this was even better than a last minute trip. This was a PLANNED vacation surprise! Wahoo! I had not even suspected that he was planning something like this. We have been basically stuck here. You see, not only is […]

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15 Beautiful, Serene Photos of Northeast Maryland

Welcome to summer in northeast Maryland! I have lived in Maryland a grand total of 3 months now. Wow, huh? Such a long time. And what is the first thing we do when we move to a new place? Unpack boxes!!! And what is the 2nd thing we do??? Explore the new place!! I have barely put a chip into my goals of exploring our new state. I haven’t even made it to the actual Chesapeake Bay yet! Don’t worry. […]

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Ow!! What just stung us at the beach in the Gulf of Mexico? Jellyfish?

Ow!! What just stung us at the beach in the Gulf of Mexico? Jellyfish?

I didn’t get a single sting this year. Hurray! But Alan and two of our sons were swimming around when they all began to realize that their legs were stinging, all of them! It wasn’t a terrible run for cover ordeal, just a, “Hey, I’m getting out

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Israel Trip: Photoblog of the Sea of Galilee/Lake Kinneret

Israel Photo Tour: Sea of Galilee/ Lake Kinneret/ Sea of Tiberias

This lake, of heavy historic significance, is known by many names. Israelis I spoke with in Tel Aviv referred to it as Yam Kinneret. In the Bible, it is also called the Lake of Gennesaret, the Sea of Galilee, or the Sea of Tiberias. There are many names for it, but just one body of water. Looking over the ruins of ancient Capernaum to the Sea of Galilee The Basics The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 8 […]

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Why Capernaum was Our Favorite City to Visit in Israel

After we left Nazareth, we hopped back on our bus and rode through the ever-so-bumpy streets of Cana. Maybe you have heard of Cana, where Jesus turned the water into wine? We didn’t actually stop in Cana. Another destination was on our minds: Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee!!!! Eeeeeee!!!! So excited!!! That bus ride was so bumpy that my Fitbit credited me with climbing about 200 flights of stairs. Yeah. I earned so many badges. Hahaha! I tried to make […]

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40 Photos of Nazareth: Where Joseph, Mary, and Jesus lived

40 Nazareth Photos

Destination: Nazareth These photos of Nazareth depict the shop where Joseph worked as a stone carver (carpenter). We also see the Church of the Annunciation, which features artworks of Mary and Jesus from all over the world. This was one of the most exciting places to visit in Israel because we learned more about the family of Jesus and where they came from. I mean Nazareth is famous to all church-goers! ***Disclosure: All ads on this site are affiliate links, […]

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Shopping and Shedding Pounds in Tel Aviv

When I talked to Julie the week before our big trip, she mentioned that she enjoys walking, and she hoped to walk everywhere in Tel Aviv. “Perfect, I love walking!” I said. But then, as I got to know Julie better, I began to realize we were not exactly on the same level with the physical fitness. She walks, and she runs, and she exercises. Julie is what we call fit. Super fit. I am more like what we call….not […]

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