September/October 2025 6 Week Trip to Florida Keys, St. Pete Beach, Orlando, and Louisville Kentucky!

Our epic six-week road trip from Michigan to the Florida Keys was part adventure, part comedy show, and completely us. We loaded up Chris’s trusty Tahoe with way too much stuff (because obviously, you never know when you’ll need five … Continue reading September/October 2025 6 Week Trip to Florida Keys, St. Pete Beach, Orlando, and Louisville Kentucky!

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

Girls Will Be Girls Trip To The Florida Keys August 2021

Finally a girls escape! Our last trip was to Orlando and Disney almost 3 years ago. It is amazing how fast time goes by these days. Covid is STILL an issue so any escape is a blessing at this point. … Continue reading Girls Will Be Girls Trip To The Florida Keys August 2021

VIVA LAS VEGAS BABY July 2021

This was vacation number 2 of 3 in our we are free from covid-19 lockdown life! Las Vegas we are back!!!!! That heat and those bright strip lights on Las Vegas Blvd were just a happy sight to see! I missed vacationing in my birth town! We had amazing weather. Everyday was over 100 degrees. blue skies and sunshine! Now that is my kind of vacation! We started the trip in Detroit at the airport with our we are on vacation drink! We arrived in Vegas around 7:30pm and headed straight to our hotel. This trip we decided to stay … Continue reading VIVA LAS VEGAS BABY July 2021

Marathon Key, Florida Trip July 2021

Finally a vacation after a year plus of Covid-19 lockdowns and rules. We stayed home and away from family, friends, travel, and all the places we love. Well now we are vaccinated and our family members are to. So its time for an escape and some sense of normal. Living in Michigan our lockdown rules were quite extreme. So a chance to live free of masks and worry and rules was exactly what my soul needed. So we booked a flight to Fort Lauderdale Airport, rented a car and drove 3 hours to Marathon Key where our family has a … Continue reading Marathon Key, Florida Trip July 2021