Down the Rabbit Hole

What a difference a year makes! Last year, Anna and I brought the wee one to the Three Nunns pumpkin patch; this was his first pumpkin patch visit ever (for us, too, by the way)! I carried him in his toddler carrier, or I let him toddle along the pumpkin farm, or I chased him through a corn maze. Overall, he had fun during last year's trip to the pumpkin patch. Because he enjoyed it, I decided to bring him to the same pumpkin patch, but with Daddy and Mommy this time. We didn't stay as long in it as last year, however, because Mommy had a dental appointment on the same afternoon. No biggie; it was still a fun trip to the great outdoors. Once we got there, I saw noticeable differences between our visits. One, we didn't need either stroller or toddler carrier anymore. He was more balanced and had higher stamina for walking. Two, he was more interested in walking along the pumpkin patch and rearranging the pumpkins, though he did pick two small ones for us to buy. Three, he w

Solvang  is known as the Danish capital of America. During our first trip there, Mommy, Daddy, and I ate Danish pastries, explored replicas of Danish landmarks and buildings, visited museums, and explored the city by horse carriage. That was seven years ago. Anna was not with us during that trip because she was in the Philippines. So this year, I kept looking for a chance to bring her there. That opportunity arrived on Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) weekend. Of course, we must bring the wee one (also going there for the first time, but fast becoming an expert on long drives), so planning this 350-ish mile trip required some thought. Here, I share six sites or activities we decided we couldn't miss, mainly since we brought a toddler. Solvang Trolley This was definitely the highlight of my first trip. And my son enjoyed his first horse carriage ride on Mackinac Island , so I knew it was a must-do for us in Solvang. The trolley ride was a 25-minute trip around the city. Th