For two weeks in April, we had the privilege of having two exchange students from Japan as a part of a program that our local school participates in. In July, Micah will travel for two weeks to Japan. It was a fun filled, full and fast two weeks together where […]
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This year was the most unique Christmas we have ever had. For Christmas, the kids were surprised with a trip to Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium! Marcus had enough miles for free fights and enough hotel points for free or deeply discounted hotels. Some free upgrades came along the way […]
The Carlson family is doing well and the school year is in full swing. It is different this year as Jessica is not teaching in public schools for the first time in over 20 years. She is teaching college still. Micah is in his senior year and is narrowing down […]
The new school year has started here for the Carlson family. Micah is a senior and Abby is a sophomore. Jessica will not be teaching in the public school for the first time in 20 years. She is working part-time with Preparing for Amazement Ministries, continues to serve as an adjunct […]
We had the opportunity to achieve one of our dreams over spring break at the end of March into the start of April. We took another trip to Disney, but thanks to our Disney hotel points, Marcus’ flight miles and lots of savings, we got to let each o the […]
All is well in the Carlson household! It is nice having three drivers now and both Micah and Abby have jobs. Micah works as a lifeguard at a local YMCA and Abby works in a coffee shop near the church we attend. Marcus is keeping busy with his ministry and […]
Marcus led a trip to Israel and Jordan for several travelers/pilgrims in October. As a part of this, he was able to bring Micah and Abby along for the Israel portion of the trip. It was an amazing time together. We are thankful that we had this opportunity to give […]
Its been a while since we have had an update on our family. Like the rest of the world, the last couple years have been itneresting. The school year has started for Jessica, Micah and Abby. Jessica is in her 20th year of teaching and is teaching high school English. […]
Thanks to the generosity of others, we were able to have a nice spring break vacation together in San Antonio, TX. Our lodging and airfare were covered. We enjoyed visiting with some new friends, lots of good food, time with Marcus’ old college friends, floating the river and much more!
Spring break is almost here and we are all ready for some down time, time away from work and school and some travel to warmer weather. We will be spending part of spring break at home and part of it just north of San Antonio, Texas. We vacation well together […]