Thecrowd that encircled us in White Plaza kept expanding as curious students pulled up on their bikes, listened for a moment, then dismounted and stayed on to hear the stories that were being told. It was one of those gorgeous, high-sky autumn days, and the rainbow ribbons that fluttered from many backpacks added a pronounced sparkle to National Coming Out Day.
He came back an hour later, with his girlfriend, the daughter of a large and devout Mormon family. Suddenly I had two snarling nonspeakers in the kitchen. It was not a promising start for the new life I was trying to launch after so many years of denial.
I'm planning a trip with my family (two daughters, ages five and one). When our oldest daughter had turned one we spent a month in South Africa (Cape Town & the Garden Route). It was great! I would like to see more of that country, but my wife is lobbying hard for Asia (Thailand). What should we expect from Asia that will differ from South Africa, concerning weather, safety, and general standard of living? We plan to stay away for six to eight weeks. Jan Stockholm, Sweden
Last week, we reserved a time slot for our family to explore the local zoo. Ours is open with social distancing measures and safety precautions that we, as a family, felt comfortable to enjoy. It was a beautiful day and the drive there was so exciting (all 20 minutes of it!). The boys were so excited to see all of their favorite animals!
Nothing exciting, but a necessity. My drive-up stats have gone way up in the last few months. You too, right? Quick trip to pick up our essentials and a quick drive-thru meal has been a source of comfort for us all.
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One year after embarking together Jill and Nick had travelled as far as Brazil, and here they detoured up the Amazon to get married. After that they made a couple of babies, crossed the Atlantic again while the kids were still in nappies, and then turned south to take up where they left off: Cape Horn still beckoned.
Eventually, seven years after setting out the Schinas family almost reached their goal. Almost, but not quite. Travelling between Argentina and the Falklands Islands they encountered a hurricane force wind which drove up magnificent but deadly seas. Just forty miles out from the islands the boat was rolled, twice.
There is much in A Family Outing in the Atlantic which will be of value to other yachtsmen and other travellers, and heaps which will appeal to armchair voyagers and to families seeking to turn away from the nine-to-five motorway and tread a road of their own. The book also contains quite a bit of practical information about sailing in West Africa, and since the Schinas family were amongst the first yotties to cruise south of Guinea Bissau this could be said to be seminal. (In Ghana, where the family was the centre of much attention, they were told that theirs was only the second yacht ever to visit the country.)
Finally, at 10.30 AM, we reached the picnic spot. It was a beautiful land on the banks of a river. There was a large area of a green field with a lot of bushes and trees scattered here and there. The river and sky met at the horizon. There was a continuous flow of chill breeze blowing from the river to the banks. We could see the river flow down the slopes into tiny yet gorgeous rivulets. It was truly a mesmerising sight to behold.
Finally, we were too tired to play anymore. Then it was the time for the most amazing part of the picnic, the food. We had brought a lot of tasty home-cooked meals from our homes. We unpacked our food and divided it among ourselves. After so many activities my hunger had increased. The food tasted tastier than usual, maybe it was because of the company of the whole family, or maybe it was because I was very hungry. After completing our lunch all of us went for a boat ride. It was my first time riding a boat. At first, I was very scared but then slowly I overcame my fear and even started enjoying the ride. We could see many types of animals such as squirrels, goats, sheep, and many more. Then at around 5 PM, we left for our home.
The memories I gathered at the family picnic are some moments I will cherish all through my life. The picnic not only provided a break from the everyday mundane life but also made me happy and allowed me to spend some quality time with my family. Picnics are a great way to spend time with our loved ones. We have the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them. A close-knit family is the source of strength for each family member. A family is something that helps each a person achieve their accomplishments and difficulties by being together through good and bad times. Picnics are a great way to stay connected and close to your friends and family. I hope we can plan more picnics in the future.
This family and I worked together to style them beautifully. Almost all the outfits were from my client closet, so that made it really easy on them. I steamed all the clothing and brought them to the session! Having less to do on the day of your photo shoot is a great way to reduce the stress of getting everyone ready and to the location in time.
Hopefully after looking through these family photos in Oregon City you have a pretty good idea of how my sessions go and how much fun families can have together during photo sessions! I would love to create a fun experience for your family, with beautiful photos that will remind you of your fun day together. You can find out more about pricing and packages or go directly to my calendar to book your date. If you have further questions, feel free to send me a message!
Make memories together on family outings that can last a couple hours or the entire day. Look for opportunities to see new places and try new things so everyone stays engaged. These fun family outing ideas will ensure that everyone in your clan has a great time exploring and enjoying the company of kin.
Hitting the open road with loved ones is a memory-making adventure for sure! If your family is up for anything and you all want to visit a mystery location, try out these clever and easy methods for picking a destination for your next road trip.
Take turns flipping a coin to make all your decisions for the day-like which way to pull out of your driveway and whether to stop at the next restaurant. Whenever there are two choices to make, let the coin flip guide you in your direction.
As a family, choose three destinations you want to travel to. Take to social media and create a poll, asking friends and family to weigh in on the travel options. Compile the results, and the spot with the most votes ends up being the place your family travels to for vacation.
Get a map of your area and outline a section that includes about a two-hour radius from your town or however long you're willing to travel. Determine who gets to pick the place and let them point at the map section, without looking, to choose your destination. Use the same method with local business directories to find spots to eat or menus to choose meals. Once you arrive at an eatery, you can even challenge family members to point at the menu for items they will be ordering.
Find a regional travel guide at local gas station or town office and open it to the index. Each family member asks one question, like "Does it include water?" After each question, go through the index and cross out anything that isn't likely to have that descriptor, like water. After twenty questions, pick from one of the destinations left.
Head to local farmer's markets in different towns and see if you can come up with all the ingredients you need for a picnic lunch. Another idea is to split the family into two teams. Each team gathers ingredients only found at the market, then takes them home to create an interesting and unique meal for family members. See which team knocks it out of the park in the chef department.
Head to a local park where each family member chooses a talent to showcase in your family show. Put a hat or container out during each performance to see who can earn the most tips. Pool your tip money and spring for a tasty family treat.
Grab an old family photo album and try to find some regional landmarks or locations pictured. Look for restaurants, parks, and other areas that your parents or family frequented years ago. Head to locations in images and take new pictures when you find the right spot.
Drive around your town and nearby towns looking for anything you see with your first names, last names, or nicknames on it. Examples include restaurant names or engraved stones in the front garden of a house. Take a picture with your namesakes and turn them into a collage.
Every Saturday (or one day in the week or the month depending on family schedules), hold scrapbook Saturday. On your chosen day, your family heads somewhere new and documents the journey. When you return home, turn those images into a scrapbook memory. Work together to make each outing a different page in the scrapbook.
There's almost always a 5K run/walk happening nearby. Look for a family-friendly one with same-day registration and give it a shot as a group. Run, jog or walk the course. Celebrate your accomplishment by heading out for a treat afterward.
Learning can be fun, especially with some creative thinking. Head to learning institutions and add new twists to the experience. The kids will completely forget that you are trying to teach them something.
Scavenger hunts are fun activities for people of all ages. Create a museum scavenger hunt at your local museum. Do your research beforehand online so that you know what the museum has on display during the time of your visit. See if your kids can solve your riddles and clues and learn a little something in the process.
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