Cadillac Mountain Acadia National Park

By laura / August 30, 2018 /

Cadillac Mountain: Acadia National Park Spanning over 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park is a mosaic of woodlands, mountains, and shorelines.  At its heart lies Mount Desert Island, the park’s main destination, where visitors are treated to granite peaks, sparkling lakes, and miles of hiking trails.  The park’s highest point, Cadillac Mountain, is not only the…

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Favorite Children’s Books to Read

By laura / August 29, 2018 / Comments Off on Favorite Children’s Books to Read

It’s raining A LOT during these last days of summer vacation. All this rain gives me to perfect opportunity to read my favorite children’s books.  I can honestly say, we didn’t read enough books during this summer vacation.  I think time flies by faster with each passing year.  But this week, we made extra time…

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Immigrant Restaurant Anniversary Dinner

By laura / August 27, 2018 / Comments Off on Immigrant Restaurant Anniversary Dinner

Initially, we had big travel plans for our 10 year anniversary. We traveled Europe for our honeymoon 10 years ago.  This year, our plan was to revisit Germany.  God had a bigger plan for us, as a result, we had another baby instead. So instead, we dined at the Immigrant Restaurant at The American Club…

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Olympic National Park Photography

By laura / August 24, 2018 / Comments Off on Olympic National Park Photography

I never tire when traveling the Pacific Northwest. Olympic National Park is both mystical and misty, dreary and breathtaking.  With every direction I turn, natural beauty surrounds me.  More of this story to come soon…   I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of…

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

By laura / August 17, 2018 / Comments Off on Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes was our first vacation as new parents. A learning experience to say the least.  More of that to come… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of triumph and times of struggle, but I will show up through it all.  I…

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Fine Art Photography Artist Exhibition At Thelma

By laura / August 16, 2018 / Comments Off on Fine Art Photography Artist Exhibition At Thelma

I laugh at myself when I arrive at Thelma Sadoff Center For The Arts. Do I always dress like my artwork?  I THINK SO!  It makes for the perfect opportunity to add to my self-portrait collection.  As a member of the Fond du Lac Visual Artists, my fine art photography is now on exhibition through…

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Lodge Kohler Green Bay Retreat

By laura / August 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Lodge Kohler Green Bay Retreat

Lodge Kohler was the perfect choice for our ladies’ overnight. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, just what we needed.  I LOVED capturing these images on film with my Leica M6.  Stay tuned for more about our AMAZING stay at Lodge Kohler in Green Bay, Wisconsin… I invite you along on this journey of 100…

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Odeon Of Herodes Atticus Theatre At The Acropolis

By laura / August 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Odeon Of Herodes Atticus Theatre At The Acropolis

Just when I finally stop thinking about what to write about, the daily blog post inspiration suddenly comes to me. I can’t take the time to wait for inspiration to hit.  For me, it never happens while I wait.  The ideas and inspiration flow when I remain in the present moment.  I never know when they’ll come, but I trust the…

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Canoe Bay Farm To Table Dinner

By laura / August 10, 2018 / Comments Off on Canoe Bay Farm To Table Dinner

Canoe Bay’s farm to table dinner never disappoints, but I must admit, this was my favorite EVER. As much as we wish we could visit Canoe Bay every year, it’s just not possible with our growing family.  So for now, I’ll have to settle for every other year.  My husband and I celebrated 10 years of…

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Small Town Wisconsin Girl Feels Blessed

By laura / August 8, 2018 /

Photo Credit: http://blushingfawnphotography.com I’m a small-town Wisconsin girl with a large sense of adventure. While picturing what I thought I’d be or where I’d live, this is certainly NOT it.  In fact, this life is the complete opposite of what I thought I wanted.  Practicing gratitude everyday leads me down new paths which open before…

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