Charlotte

Last year, my mom, grandmother, son, and I rode The Train To Christmas Town on its inaugural ride. You can read about our unforgettable experience here on the Piedmont & Northern Railway, which departs in Belmont, North Carolina. This holiday attraction is about a twenty minute drive from Charlotte. Since Christmas is now right around the...

Charlotte Marriott City Center: Charlotte, North Carolina First Impression Three years ago, when I was pregnant on my Birthday, my parents wanted me to have a staycation in order to pamper myself before the baby arrived. They booked me a night sans husband at the Charlotte Marriott City Center and...

I was not going to write about the day my husband became a United States citizen, as I had already blogged about the harrowing journey we had both gone through to get to this moment and I did not want to say anything more on the subject. However, I found the...

As my hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina continues to exponentially grow, the more fun, family experiences become available. For the first time ever, The Piedmont & Northern Railway in Belmont -- a 20 minute drive from the Queen City -- began service onboard The Train To Christmas Town this past week and I had to...

Since the day Joaquín was born, I have been longing for the perfect family photo, except either Lucas or I was not in the shot or our son was crying. However, a determined Mother never lets anything stand in her way and when my favorite photographer, Brittany Lauren Photography, offered...