Category: Do Things and See Places
You and Me and OKC
Feb 13, 2018
Married almost 19 years, parents for 16, and now have seven children, equals not much time alone. So we were so excited when our friends at Visit OKC gave us the chance to explore our new home, but just the two of us!
Read MoreStairs, Zips, and Sno Cones
Sep 25, 2017
Stairs, zips, and sno cones – a perfect Oklahoma day with Riversport Adventures in Oklahoma City, OK and Eskimo Sno
Read MoreThe Good, Cool, Awesome, and Ridonculus of Legoland California
Aug 14, 2017
Legoland California was our 10 yr old’s favorite part of our summer road trip and he wanted to share the good, cool, awesome, and ridonculus of his experience.
Read MoreKids to Parks Day! May 20, 2017!
May 19, 2017
The National Park Trust Kids to Parks Day is a national day of play at parks, big and small, all around the U.S. on Saturday May 20th.
Read MoreCorn like Candy and Monster Machines
Apr 6, 2017
From corn sweeter than candy, to John Deere’s monster machines to actual candy and delicious ice cream from Lagomarcino, Quad Cities is a sweet surprise the whole family will enjoy.
Read MoreShow Your Love With a Dozen Roses?
Feb 14, 2017
A long time ago, before the Full Van Fun was Full or even a Van (but still Fun), this poem was a very special Valentine’s Day gift. Drawn upon years of working in a flower shop, this poem is a slightly different spin on the idea that roses are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreAll Day at the White House Easter Egg Roll
Dec 31, 2016
2016 was a year full of excitement for our family. From the birth of our 7th to our big move to Oklahoma, it was nothing short of remarkable. One of the highlights of this incredible year was spending the day at the 2016 White House Easter Egg Roll!
Read MoreExperience Being Lighter than Air with iFLY
Nov 30, 2016
This weekend, the Full Van Fun crew is excited to check out the new iFLY in Oklahoma City and tell you all about it – from both the adult as well as the child perspective.
Read MorePerfect Fall Day in the Shenandoah Valley
Oct 21, 2016
Whether it is walking through a brilliantly colored forest floor, the fantasyland of an ancient cavern, or a measureless sea of old tall corn, a trip to the Shenandoah Valley is one you and your family won’t soon forget.
Read MoreSunrise, Sunset Photos – 15 of our favorites!
Aug 21, 2016
There’s something magical about how the fading (or growing) light shifts the world around you introducing new colors, patterns, and details. Enjoy 15 of our favorite sunrise and sunset photos from our adventures around the U.S. and Canada.
Read MoreWhat is Full Van Fun?
Stories, interviews, reviews and more from our life as a mom, dad, and seven kids focused on travel, farm to family food, and family friendly music that the “full van” (i.e. parents & kids) can enjoy.