I remember the days when Charlie was beginning to walk and how obsessed he was with any type of ball he came across. Which was a wonderful way for David and Charlie to bond because David was able to share his love of sports with Charlie. One of the sports my family enjoyed playing was soccer and I wanted to let you know when people think about soccer, they often picture organized leagues, expensive uniforms, and packed schedules. While there’s certainly a place for competitive sports, some of our family’s happiest memories came from simply kicking a soccer ball around together. For David and I soccer has been part of…

My family has been into sports once in a while when Charlie would show a interest in something and one of the sports Charlie became fascinated with was soccer. I was glad Charlie picked Soccer because not only has it been a part o f my family’s life but also David’s life growing up For as long as I can remember someone played soccer including Suzanne when she was little, and later Charlie and Davidspent years on the soccer field. Weekends were often filled with practices, games, team celebrations, and cheering from the sidelines. Those memories are still some of my favorites. Now that our children are older and grown,…

???? Road Trip & Travel Must-Haves for Families (2026 Guide) Summer always seems to bring at least one kind of trip, even if it is not a big vacation. Sometimes it is a long drive to see family, sometimes it is a day trip that turns into a full afternoon away from home, and sometimes it is just running errands in the heat that somehow feels like its own adventure. What every family learns quickly is that travel with kids goes a lot smoother when a few simple things are ready ahead of time. The difference between a peaceful drive and a stressful one often comes down to what is…