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Blog (Cloud Surfing Adventures)

New Year’s Eve–The Best Time to Fly

How I Met My Husband on New Year’s Eve Do you ever take flights on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day? It’s typically a great time to find light loads and cheaper fares. My husband and I traditionally love to fly on New Year’s Eve, ever since the day we met… New Year’s Eve … Continue reading »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Where the Magic Never Ends

Last month we took our first Disney Cruise on Disney Magic. What an amazing experience! I highly recommend it to any and everyone. Whether you have kids or not, there is something for everyone. In fact, for those without kids, there is a lot to do without being surrounded by children. There are actually several … Continue reading »

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RIP Big Tex

The Texas State Fair is my favorite. Granted, I’ve only been to a couple other State Fairs, but still, I think the Texas one is the best. When Ella was 6 months old, we took her to the Texas State Fair for the first time. It was my plan to make it a yearly family … Continue reading »

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Announcement

I guess it’s about time I reveal this news to those of you who don’t know me personally. We are going to be able to share even more travel tips with you soon because…. Yep, she’s right…we’re expecting a little baby brother for Ella in January. I’ll be able to share with you more travel … Continue reading »

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