Tag: Maine

How We Planned Our Summer 2022 Travel

By Karen on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

Like many, I’m struggling to process the horrific massacre in Uvalde, Texas. Writing about our summer travel plans feels frivolous and unnecessary. But traveling is such an important aspect of my family’s soul – both collectively and individually – that writing about it is cathartic and serves as the reminder I so desparately need about

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Our New England Adventure – Newport, Cape Cod, and Ogunguit

By Karen on August 11, 2020May 23, 2022

During the summer of 2014, we took a weeklong tour of the New England coast. We returned to northern Virginia with bellies full of fresh seafood and as much of a tan as the Massachusetts and Maine sun allowed. We’re apparently machinists because we chose to drive through New York City and Connecticut on a

Hi! I’m Karen and I never ask to speak to the manager. I love big cities, spending time outdoors, and going to new places. And Then We Laughed is where I write about my family’s adventures and my attempt to navigate life with fearlessness, faith, and a sense of humor. My husband is in the Army, which means we’re never in one place too long and our children have nomadic souls. We’re currently stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania and our goal is to experience as much as possible…together. Thanks for reading!