Mother + Personal Trainer + Environmentalist
Have you seen our most recent Vlog? I am slightly obsessed with capturing special moments in our lives on tape (can you even really say that anymore) and putting them together in video blogs to remember forever. The hardest part for me is choosing background music. Sample tracks without words on iMovie work okay some… Continue reading Non-Traditional Family Video Songs
So you’ve walked before on the beautiful paved trail through the Japanese garden, but have you ever hiked the secret trail? At the back of the park behind a pavilion, you will find a dirt path into the trees and it’s definitely worth the adventure! Trail Conditions Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020, Time: 3:00pm, Weather:… Continue reading Red Wing Park Family Hike
One of Cambri's favorite parts about being a big sister again is our new bedtime routine. She reads Roelyn and me a story. Then she gets all the baby snuggles and back scratches while I read them a story. Then she gives Roelyn a kiss and drifts off to sleep. It's so sweet! Baby books… Continue reading Our Favorite Baby Books
We headed to Portsmouth for today’s family adventure and it was well worth it! Trail Conditions Location: 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 Time: Noon Weather: 75° and Partly Sunny The trail was very well groomed and mostly dirt. Even though it had rained, it wasn’t muddy at all.… Continue reading Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Family Hike
I feel cheated. This postpartum journey is not at all what I imagined. No one in their worst dreams imagined the effects of Covid-19 across the world. In my tiny world, my baby is growing up before my eyes and I'm not able to share her with family and friends. I feel alone. But Roelyn… Continue reading Roelyn Two-Month-Old Update
Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than getting outside?? Here is our review of our most recent family hike at Pleasure House Point Natural Area. If you're in Virginia Beach and enjoy the water views, this is your hike! Trail Conditions Location: We entered the trail at 3957 Marlin Bay Drive. Parking was… Continue reading Pleasure House Point Natural Area Family Hike
The coolest, closest, local hike. I had no idea this hidden gem was right down the road from us! Trail Conditions Location: 2249 N. Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Beware...Apple maps took us to the wrong location. The trail entrance is close to the intersection of Princess Anne Road at N. Landing Road right… Continue reading West Neck Creek Natural Area Family Hike
Quarantine will make me go crazy if I can't get outside! The kids need some sort of physical outlet and I crave the fresh air. We have been checking out lots of local hiking opportunities not just for our fitness, but also as a living outdoor classroom. Yesterday we visited the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge… Continue reading Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Family Hike
Celebrating Easter alone was just another holiday for us military folks! Even though we were quarantined, it was still super special, complete with church on YouTube. It was a great message on being ENOUGH. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/R_bBi8njT4g I swear bringing joy to the kiddos is THE best part of any holiday we celebrate.… Continue reading Launstein Family Easter 2020
Roelyn is one month old and I had way too much fun putting together a little Easter basket for her! Read on for the links to the simple and cute goodies, all available on Amazon! Jesus Rose for Me Book, or this one: Easter is Coming! Both book options relay the reason for the season:… Continue reading Newborn Easter Basket Ideas
Amber Launstein 