Yesterday, we got to visit Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merrit Island, Florida, once again! Compared to our previous visit in the late Spring when we saw more great egrets and snowy egrets, God gave us the unique opportunity this time to spot our rarest heron, the reddish egret (I'll get to the reddish egret spotting + its photos in a little … [Read more...]
An Aspiring Astronaut’s Visit To The Kennedy Space Center
It's been a long time since we last visited the Kennedy Space Center--6 whole months! A photo posted by Altamonte Family (@altamontefamily) on Apr 27, 2015 at 9:39am PDT Today, our toddler asked if we could go back to the Space Center. Something happened between those 6 months: he announced that he is going to become an astronaut. So, … [Read more...]
Cranes Roost Park Photos And Renovation Update
It's been a while since we've been to Cranes Roost Park, which is why we were so delighted that we got to take our newborn baby to the park with us for the very first time this past weekend! He's already enjoying being out and about with the family while strapped in a Moby wrap around mom's body. In case you haven't heard, Cranes Roost Park … [Read more...]
How To Plan A Family Vacation: Choosing A Resort
Our summers and holidays are typically comprised of family road trips and gatherings, so we'd like to share a few tips on how to plan a family vacation, specifically, choosing a resort for these special family events (based on our experience). Since our family members are coming from all different places, we usually converge at a resort. … [Read more...]
Road Trip Planning Checklist: Communication Devices, Maps, and Routing
Planning a family road trip this summer? Make sure you have the right essentials before you go! The road may not always have the same type of conveniences that we're so used to having (and expecting) in our hometown, so be ready--especially if you've gotten quite accustomed to depending on technology. In this post, we're going to cover some … [Read more...]
Visiting The National Monument To The Forefathers
If you're looking for patriotic things to do with your family this summer, why not take a road trip over to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to check out the National Monument to the Forefathers? A Note About Driving Directions: It's off of Allerton Street--the last time we checked Google Maps, we couldn't find an actual address for it, so we just typed … [Read more...]