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Monkey bars are the worst.Fitzie hit the field for the first time this season last night. Such a little stud!Season opener last night 🐾💙🤍⚾️ Feels good to be back at the ballpark.💐 Happy Easter 💐🎀 Daddy’s girls 🎀Ride or dies.Meet the newest member of the Branstad family, Klaus. #germanshorthairedpointer #gsp #gspoftheday #gspsofinstagram #gspofinstagramThe boys finished up a great season on the court today. 🏀Always fun to see them enjoying a sport I loved so much.Time away with the ones I love 💕-
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Category Archives: Travel
Reelin’ in the new year
This may not be how most people ring in the new year, but our family tradition (two years strong now!) is to head up north to Lake of the Woods for some ice fishing. And you know what? We love … Continue reading
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Tagged Baudette, ice fishing, Lake of the Woods, Ship's Wheel Resort
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Spain + France 2019/20 // part two
We left off hopping in the vans due north for France and ready to take on the second part of the trip. We were about half way through our 4+ hour drive north when Fitzie got sick in the car. … Continue reading
Spain + France 2019/20 // part one
Buckle up friends. It has taken me over a month to share photos and stories from our trip abroad for the holidays. Mostly because it might’ve been one of the worst trips that I’ve experienced to date. Don’t get me … Continue reading
Beijing // part two
Back in Beijing and our trip was already coming to an end. We had a few last adventures, the first of them being a trip to The Wall. This time we visited the section of Mutianyu – complete with a … Continue reading
Shanghai // part two
We were up bright and early to take on another full day in Shanghai. Our first stop was to Fuxing Park. It was full of people dancing, flying kites, doing tai chi and these cool Chinese characters written with water … Continue reading
Shanghai 2019 // part one
After spending a short time in Beijing, we hopped on one of the fastest trains in the world to head south to Shanghai. Moving at over 215+ mph, Everett was definitely in his element! After arriving in Shanghai, we dropped … Continue reading
Beijing 2019 // part one
You may have noticed the radio silence around here lately, and that is because the Branstad family has been out of the country. We just got back last week and are desperately trying to get adjusted back to the central … Continue reading
TTD faves: travel essentials 2019
We are heading back overseas soon and I am on top of things this time around. Kids clothes are already laid out and I am finalizing my pack list. No clue if my kids are going to be total monsters … Continue reading
TTD travels: Washington, D.C.
Last week, Everett and I had the chance to visit our nation’s capitol on behalf of Prevent Blindness Iowa. This year, Everett is serving as the Youth Ambassador, and as such, has been advocating for the organization. This trip coincided … Continue reading