Author Archives: Beth Henry
Travel Envy
I’ve mentioned before that any time we’re home more than 3 weeks, Ella gets cabin fever and asks to fly somewhere. Since I’m expecting baby #2 any day now, we haven’t flown anywhere since October. We’ve tried to do other fun, local travel trips, like a train ride to a bakery. Small excursions like that … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all Cloud Surfing Fans from the Henry Family! (Keep scrolling within this post for a video from Ella.) We Wish You a Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!
Last Minute Gifts for the Traveling Family
I meant to post gift ideas about a month ago. If you’re like me, that means you meant to buy gifts about a month ago and are now in a bit of a panic trying to get things done. Here are a few ideas to help you out. My first advice is to use Amazon … Continue reading
The Elf on the Shelf Travels
This is our first year doing the Elf on the Shelf. Ella really loves looking for her elf every morning and I often catch her chatting with her about Christmas and Santa. I’m not doing creative scenes and placement of the Elf just yet. I figure I don’t want to set the bar too high. … Continue reading
Airport Decorations
Christmas is right around the corner! All the airports are decorated and I’ve found there are some great displays for photo ops. If you’re headed to the airport OR if you live close to an airport, be sure to bring the camera and give the kids some time to admire the decorations! (Ella has always … Continue reading
Adopting A Baby: Tips for Your First Flight (Part Two)
(If you missed part one of this post, you can find it here .) Pardon me interrupting your “baby-moon” but traveling with an infant is an entirely different experience! (By the way, be sure to enjoy reading a book or magazine on the way out. You will not be reading on the plane for, oh, about another … Continue reading
Security…In a Light
It used to be that Ella couldn’t sleep unless the room was pitch black. A little shimmer of light and she was awake for hours. I am happy to trade that for her wanting it a little brighter in the room even if it does mean a few arguments about turning on the lamp. On … Continue reading
Adopting a Baby: Tips for Your First Flight (Part One)
I have my baby (YAY)! Now what? Guest Post by Jane Hutchinson Castanias, adoptive mother of two. Jane serves on the Board of Directors of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, and on the National Capital Area Gladney Family Association Board. She is a frequent speaker on infertility and adoption topics. So, Congratulations! You have waited … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend
I’ve not posted this week and I apologize. I should be bringing travel tips to you on this busiest travel week! I hope you follow me on Facebook. I have been posting more there. You can always send questions via Facebook or Twitter or Email if there are any travel questions I can answer for … Continue reading
Airplane Fun
A fun thing to do on your next flight: Take the camera with you to the lavatory and snap a photo of you and your child. If you’re like me, you’re rarely in photos as the one behind the camera. Get in a picture for once! Travel blogger Heather Poole started the trend and there … Continue reading
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