Things kids say, do, and like
During our recent trip to Palau, we stayed at The Cove Resort. Though not a beachfront property, it does back up to a nice marina, features a gorgeous pool with a swim-up bar, and has a decent restaurant on site. Neco Marine dive tours and Legend Spa are both located directly next door, and Sam’s Tours … More Things to Do in Palau
The National Park Service in Guam hosts Science Sunday presentations, free to the public. Today’s presentation featured scientists straight off the NOAA research ship Hi’ialakai. They’re passing through Guam as part of their Mariana Archipelago Pacific Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program, a research mission that takes place once every three years to monitor the coral … More Science Sunday: NOAA and the Coral Reef Monitoring Program
My husband recently took a special Daddy/Daughter trip with our 13-year-old. They spent four days hiking Milford Track, one of the nine Great Walks of New Zealand. The trail begins at the head of Lake Te Anau and ends at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound. For the duration of the four day hike, they had to … More Hiking in New Zealand
My youngest daughter’s online school, Laurel Springs, recently had Josh Ochs present as a guest speaker. He was fantastic! He spoke to parents about social media safety and to students about building a positive online image. I highly recommend you check out his website, Safe, Smart & Social, where he posts a plethora of … More Digital Citizenship and the Positive Use of Social Media with Josh Ochs
We recently went skiing in Hokkaido, Japan with a large group of friends and coworkers. The person who arranged the trip negotiated a great deal on rooms, breakfast, and lift tickets at the luxurious Hoshino Resort in Tomamu. Our family room was extremely spacious with four comfortable Japanese-style beds along the floor, a living room area, … More Skiing in Tomamu, Japan
My 10-year-old daughter recently enjoyed a home school field trip to the NOAA Weather Station in Guam. Since we moved to Guam, she has been attending a distance education program through Laurel Springs School. Her Laurel Springs teacher allowed her to substitute part of her science assignment for the week with a written summary of her experiences. … More Weather Balloon Launch Field Trip
My daughters, ages 10 and 13, recently got certified to scuba dive here in Guam, and they absolutely love it. Diving with my kids has been one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever shared with them. They’re naturals in the water, effortlessly maintaining neutral buoyancy and hovering over the reef to study everything they see. My … More Scuba Diving with My Kids
