Tag Archives: Traveling with kids

Tournament Trials – The Games – Part 5

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Normally, getting the Youngest out of bed is like prying a clam out of its shell, but not on this day, the day of the tournament. I won’t say he leapt out of bed, cuz, you know, that would be … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things To Do In Oregon

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We didn’t come close to doing it all, but if you happen to be near Lincoln City, here are a few suggestions. Dune buggying. Ok, this is a no brainer. If you are anywhere near any place that has dunebuggy … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Travel | Tagged admirals beach retreat, cannon beach, drift creek falls, hiking, humor, humour, lincoln city, newport, oregon, oregon beach, oregon coast, sandland adventures, tillamook, tillamook air museum, tillamook cheese factory, travel writing, Traveling with children, Traveling with kids, trip adviser | Leave a comment

Oregon Wrap-up

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We made it home without having to stop to buy books or bras. Looking back, we did so much on that adventure. Not great, epic things, but there were so many little moments that I’ll remember. Not all those moments … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Stepdad, Travel | Tagged florence, humor, humour, oregon, oregon beach, oregon coast, prettiest girl in the world, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the oldest, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, Traveling with children, Traveling with kids | 1 Comment

Top Eight Things To Threaten Your Passengers With While Driving

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

If I was a better step-dad, I wouldn’t have to resort to threats. But, hey, they’re a part of my repertoire and I’m not afraid to use them. We had a lot of driving to do so it was sometimes … Continue reading →

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Dune

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The one thing we HAD to do was go dune-buggy riding. It’s kind of like going on a roller coaster but with a lot more sand in your butt. I’d hope we could go to Arrakis, but I’ve been told … Continue reading →

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Oregon Day 5 – A Cheesy Adventure

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

There is no reason a cheese factory should be any fun. I mean, it’s a factory. It makes cheese. It’s not like you’ll be seeing the cirque du soleil. Or a real hobbit. But it’s one of the MUST-SEE things … Continue reading →

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Food Glorious Food – Oregon

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Now, I can make a mean kraft dinner or cook up some tasty hot dogs, but when it comes to multi-course, many-body meals, I was definitely out of my comfort zone. As was the Prettiest-girl-in-the-world. I won’t say we were stressed, … Continue reading →

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How to Get Lost 101 – Day 4 Oregon

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Joe Cummings

On this day, I decided to go for a hike. With The Prettiest-girl-in-the-world’s family. She and the boys stayed home. This was my moment. My moment to impress everyone, for me to take them to a wonderful trail and not get … Continue reading →

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Oregon Day 3 – Let Go Of My Bocce Balls

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Joe Cummings

On the 3rd night, the women decided to play a game. One of them had taken something like ‘cards against humanity’ and revamped it with personal questions. It was amazing how much work she put into it to make it … Continue reading →

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Market Day in Oregon

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Oregon Day 2 With nothing special planned for the day, we got a chance to be with the Matriarch of the family. She’s called Baba – which is actually very confusing because she has two daughters, who we also call Baba. … Continue reading →

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