Our Halloween did not involve trick or treating at other houses, but the kids completed a scavenger hunt with their cousins and got to trick or treat around grandma and grandpa’s house. Michael and I are not normally the creative scavenger hunt-creating type of people. With help from my sister, Emily, and her husband, Jonathan, we were able to put…
Halloween this year was not like other years. The boys did not trick or treat. They did not dress up. We still had fun, but we miss the Halloweens of years’ past. Here is a look at the Watkins family’s spooky Halloween history.
We have been in North Carolina for the past two months. We are spending time with my (Judy) parents. We are not getting out and about too much because of COVID. Our days are low key. We are enjoying the fall. We have gotten to see some aunts and uncles and cousins. Family time is always cherished. We got to…
This day has been looming over me for a while. Once you enter into your mid-30s, 40 is the next big milestone. Destination 40th birthdays have been a thing for a while now. I have friends that have gone to Vegas, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic to celebrate their 40th birthdays. When we were first planning our travel adventure, I…
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is rich in history. Moravians immigrated from Eastern Europe to North Carolina as early as 1753. The town of Salem was established in 1766 by Moravians. It was known for arts and culture and it was a bustling trading center in the 18th and 19th centuries. Salem sold land to the county of Forsyth in 1849, which…
Since we have been in North Carolina I (Judy) have developed a routine of walking when I wake up in the morning. Sometimes I will listen to an audiobook or music. Other times I will use that time to reflect on the previous day or think about the day ahead. It is 40 minutes a day that is mine. It…
We are spending several weeks in North Carolina. We are not traveling, but we are finding plenty to do. We cannot fit golf clubs in our backpacks, so the boys are excited to have the opportunity to play golf.They are learning the art of golf from their grandpa and from Michael. They are sharpening their skills at the driving range…
We spend a lot of time together these days. One way we love to pass the time is to play games. Games are great for learning and laughs. When traveling, we have to bring games that do not take up too much space in our suitcase. Luckily there are several games that have a small footprint. Here are some of…
Fluffy, sugary and oh so sweet A favorite treat we love to eat For birthdays and the first day of school Any occasion — donuts rule! Icing and sprinkles, Old fashioned for mom. Apple fritter for Michael. Donuts are the bomb Our donut tradition started long ago. A silly tradition, yes we know. It’s not about the donut break. It’s…
We have taken a short pause in our travel adventure to spend time with family. We may not be exploring exotic locations, but we are still making wonderful memories. Having the flexibility to spend extended time with family is a blessing. After our 14-day quarantine was over we did a lot of hugging. We got to hug grandmas and aunts…