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  • Red Canyon and Tropic Reservoir
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Willis Creek Slot Canyon
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Drive
    In Around the US, National Parks, Utah
  • Salt Lake County

    Wheeler Historic Farm

    January 25, 2019 /

    Wheeler Historic Farm is an enjoyable, relaxing place to spend an afternoon! There are no roller coasters or water slides, but plenty of animals, farm equipment, a playground, and grassy areas to play.

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    Donut Falls

    July 22, 2020

    This is the Place Heritage Park

    August 5, 2019

    The Pumpkin Patch at Petersen Family Farm

    October 14, 2019
  • Salt Lake County

    Hogle Zoo

    January 24, 2019 /

    What do children like better than seeing wild animals up close and personal? To imagine themselves on a safari, or as an eagle in a nest? Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City is an adventure in imagination!

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    This is the Place Heritage Park

    August 5, 2019

    Camping in Big Cottonwood Canyon

    July 21, 2020

    Donut Falls

    July 22, 2020
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    Around the US,  Boston

    The Freedom Trail – North End

    January 23, 2019 /

    To really get a taste of the history of Boston, we started with the Freedom Trail. For me, the trail conjures up visions of the beginning of the United States of America! For my 7 year old grandson, it seemed like a looong walk. So we compromised; we only walked half of the trail at a time, with plenty of stops along the way. Which is the perfect way to do it anyway – if you rush, you can’t spend time getting to know the history of our nation! When you have finished the North End, you can read my post all about the South End! Note: I don’t earn…

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    Three fabulous hikes in Zion National Park

    May 25, 2019

    Donut Falls

    July 22, 2020
    Times Square at night

    Visiting Times Square in New York City

    January 15, 2020
  • Davis County

    Lagoon Amusement Park (back in the day)

    January 2, 2019 /

    The Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah that exists today had it’s beginnings on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in 1886, just a couple of miles west of it’s present location. It was called Lake Park Bathing Resort back in the day,

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    Lagoon – It’s what FUN is!

    July 29, 2019
  • Delighted child
    Ramblings

    Serendipity (ser-uh n-dip’-i-tee)

    December 9, 2018 /

    Noun *an aptitude for making delightful discoveries by accident. The word Serendipity trips and tickles off the tongue, conjuring up images of butterflies and other delightful discoveries that present themselves to me without my having to hunt for them. These discoveries produce joyful moments, when a laugh bubbles up in my throat and bursts out spontaneously, and I find myself yearning for more of these delightful moments. It was back in 1754 that Horace Walpole first used the word Serendipity, referencing the fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip*. In the words of Walpole, “as their highnesses travelled, they were always making discoveries, by accident and sagacity, of things which they were not in quest of.” Through…

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    Serendipity On Purpose has been nominated for the LIEBSTER AWARD!

    June 25, 2019

    Sunshine Blogger Award

    July 23, 2019
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My daughter Kelley and I have started an Instagram My daughter Kelley and I have started an Instagram account all about Disney Parks! We will be sharing all of the tips and tricks we have learned in our Disney adventures. Follow along @toropedropandbeyond and invite all of your friends who love Disney!
Favorite Disney memory - Dancing with Liver Lips! Favorite Disney memory - Dancing with Liver Lips! #getawaytodaytothemagic
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Hiking through a slot canyon is a unique experienc Hiking through a slot canyon is a unique experience!
Nothing better than playing with rocks in a river! Nothing better than playing with rocks in a river!
Bryce canyon is amazing! My grandson said he'd rat Bryce canyon is amazing! My grandson said he'd rather come here than Disneyland!
My cute daughter, @kelleymjohnson11 and her family My cute daughter, @kelleymjohnson11 and her family when we were hiking at Bryce canyon this morning. They were troopers!
Don't miss Queen's garden at Bryce! Don't miss Queen's garden at Bryce!
Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park! Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park!
Spring is so beautiful! Spring is so beautiful!
Spring has sprung! Spring has sprung!
Not too bad of damage for a 5.7 quake! Not too bad of damage for a 5.7 quake!
I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! Sa I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! Saw this on my run this morning.
These cute cousins are 5 already! Do you think 5 y These cute cousins are 5 already! Do you think 5 year olds can eat such a big dish of ice cream for their birthday? Hint: they couldn't. 😄
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  • Red Canyon and Tropic Reservoir
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Willis Creek Slot Canyon
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Drive
    In Around the US, National Parks, Utah

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