Another month in the Florida Keys! May 8th – June 7th 2025

We spent another unforgettable month in the Florida Keys, soaking up the sun and celebrating 25 incredible years together. It was a time filled with laughter, love, and lasting memories made with friends old and new. Despite the intense heat, and crazy wildfires along the 18 mile stretch into the keys, we made the most of every moment—enjoying evenings by the tiki bar, relaxing poolside, and heading out for some great fishing. Memorial Day gave us a chance to reflect and appreciate the time we have, even as we experienced the unexpected intensity of an active shooter situation that reminded … Continue reading Another month in the Florida Keys! May 8th – June 7th 2025

Went Back to the Keys for the entire month of March 2025 to avoid more Michigan Winter!

Returning to the Florida Keys for the entire month of March was like stepping back into paradise—only this time, we had even more time to soak it all in. It was a month full of sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we embraced the island life together. We shared quality time as a family, welcomed new friendships that blossomed over sunsets and shared stories, and even had relatives—some who had never traveled before—make the journey down to join us. Watching them experience the magic of the Keys for the first time made everything feel even more special. From lazy days … Continue reading Went Back to the Keys for the entire month of March 2025 to avoid more Michigan Winter!

Our first snowbird trip to the Florida Keys! December 21, 2024 to February 1, 2025

Our first trip as snowbirds from Michigan to the Florida Keys was a dream come true. We left behind the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures of a Michigan winter in search of warmth, sunshine, and a slower pace of life. Trading in shovels and snow boots for flip-flops and sunglasses, we found ourselves basking in the 80-degree weather, soaking up the sun by the pool, and sipping tropical drinks at the tiki bar. The days were filled with blue skies, palm trees, and the relaxing sound of ocean breezes—exactly the kind of escape we’d been craving all winter long. Spending … Continue reading Our first snowbird trip to the Florida Keys! December 21, 2024 to February 1, 2025

The Year 2020……The Year Of Change

January 1, 2020. I was on top of the world. I was just leaving Marathon Key Florida after an amazing vacation with my boyfriend. We had such a great time touring, swimming, shopping, and just enjoying every sunny warm day … Continue reading The Year 2020……The Year Of Change

My Journey To Understanding And Living With Chronic Anxiety

Anxiety. Its something we all deal with in our lives at some point. For others like me its a daily struggle. I started to know something was wrong around the age of 19. I began to have these extreme chest pains and it was like I was having a heart attack. At this time in our world back in 2001 anxiety wasn’t something that was talked about or known about as much as it is now in 2020. So here i am 19 years old thinking im having a heart attack and im going to die. I went to the … Continue reading My Journey To Understanding And Living With Chronic Anxiety

Blunt Band Charity Benefit At Billy’s Tip N Inn September 15, 2019

Jennifer is a 35 year old single mom of 2 beautiful girls battling her 3rd round of cervical cancer. Her girls have been my biggest cheerleaders even helping her shave her head twice, and though it’s different to most, they … Continue reading Blunt Band Charity Benefit At Billy’s Tip N Inn September 15, 2019

Blunt Band Brethren Days Cabin Trip 2019

Every year Labor Day weekend the little town of Brethren Michigan puts on a 3 day fun festival. This Includes live music, softball tournament,cornhole,drinks,food,vendors,kid activities,a 5k run, parade, and a fireworks show. Well our cabin is in brethren and we … Continue reading Blunt Band Brethren Days Cabin Trip 2019