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Puka Cana: The Night of the Living Dread

Day 10 - Punta Cana

As night and day blended together we struggled to care for our sick little Lola and despite coming out of it with a relatively positive outcome what awaited us at the end of this day was more exhaustion and yet another ear infection for our poor adorable Wesley.

Join us for today's episode of license to spew.

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Sister and brother fun day

Day 9 - Punta Cana

A day down south in Punta Cana that started out as a mirror image of any previous day that we had before it. As the day drew to a close however things took an unexpected turn and had me panicking as a parent like never before.

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The cloudiest day

Day 8 - Punta Cana

On our cloudiest day here we aim to take it even easier than before since half the party isn't feeling 100% and the weather is a little mix of everything minus the snow and cold.

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A day of discoveries

Day 7 - Punta Cana

A day of discoveries around a single pool where men hug, food is a stone throw away, the beach just a bit further, a bartender named William who makes a mean dirty monkey, and a family enjoying their vacation and each other as best as they can.

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Wesley's first birthday Punta Cana edition

Day 6 - Punta Cana

Wesley's very first birthday will be celebrated in a strange land surrounded by warm weather, fun activities,good company, and the one he loves most. There are definitely worse ways to celebrate a birthday.

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Reverse fun day

Today we chose to flip flop the pool and beach activities. First we'll visit the beach and get all crusted with sand. Then we will head to the pool enjoy some sand free time by the water.

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Down south routines with novelty book ends

Travelling sometimes displaces our home life routines with travel routines. Sometimes we do this consciously in an effort to break away from the monotony and repetitive nature of our lives at home. If we are lucky the novelty awakens us to what we have here and back home… life, love and a beautiful family.

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Quality fun on repeat

While we hoped our second night down here would be a silky smooth transition into all nighter sleeper hits I am sad to report that it was another banger. On the positive side we did get a crib, yay Sophie, but Wesley really struggled throughout the night.

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Punta Cana here we come

A middle aged man tries to keep up with his high energy family as they set off down south to an all inclusive resort in Punta Cana to meet up with their East coast friends. What possible trouble could they get into?!

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Last day in South Beach Miami

Our last day of vacation in Miami is spent together as a family and has all the feels. Less rollercoaster-ish and more romcom-ish. Thanks for hosting us and growing our love Florida.

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Low frills daddy daycare day

After a super eventful second daddy daycare day for the third I opted to go for a smooth sailing kind of day. Did I succeed? Were there other unusual circumstances that through me for a loop? Come find out.

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Daddy day care mishaps

On our seventh day in Florida and my second day delivering traveling daddy day care services what could possibly go wrong? Plenty it seems but we roll with the punches and come out the other side bright eyed and bushy tailed.

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Travelling daddy day care grand opening

On our sixth day in Miami, Florida it was time to see if I had what it takes to take care of my two precious children while abroad in another country while Sophie attends a real estate conference. Cue mission impossible music.

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Florida day 3

On our third day in Florida we make plans to visit the zoo and rediscover this magical world through the eyes of our adorable little Lola. The journey reminds me of so much lost beauty and wonder in life. Join us as we rediscover life through the eyes of a child.

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Florida day 2

On our second day in Florida, we brave the wild jungle Manatee River with two canoe teams ready for anything and everything. What we find in our travels is nothing short of amazing. Join us in our wild ride down memory creation lane.

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Florida Day 1

Our little growing family embarks on our third trip with our tiny Lola down to Florida this time. Join us as we share the ups and downs of travel with an infant.

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Waiting on Lola

Coming out from a fresh battle with infertility successfully one tiny family marches into the frontlines of waiting through pregnancy only to face a death defying delivery.

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Our Family++

A story about two lovers fast tracking their lives to happiness and a family when suddenly infertility issues risks disrupting all of their plans.

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