Howlett Family Travels and Adventures
Failing Connections
Over the weekend, I attended a cousin’s funeral. My family on my mother’s side is extensive. My mother is the youngest of seven children. When my Grandmother passed away nearly a decade ago, she left a legacy of love behind but also a family that consisted of these...
A Quick 2021 Family Recap
What a year it has been! We are excited to share with each of you some of what has transpired for us throughout 2021. We understand that it has been challenging for so many. We are grateful for the blessings we have received and are thankful that we can share that...
An Alaskan Family Adventure
We just got back from our Alaskan family adventure out of Anchorage. This trip was so much fun. There is a lot to say about Alaska but we loved it. We loved the wild places, the mountainous terrain, the glaciers, the wildlife, the rivers, the people, and the vastness...
Keeping My Spirits Up – Optimistic
These are unprecedented times that we are in. Last week my wife and I returned from traveling along the Central California Coast. We were not concerned when we left, but things got real in the middle of our trip. The Church canceled church services around the world...
20 States & 2 Provinces in 25 Days
We have fallen in love with the open road. Okay, let's be real, some of us have fallen in love with the open road. There are a few of our family members that would prefer flying to Southern California and spending several days at that magical kingdom place. Well, when...
Nauvoo Historical Tour
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the city of Nauvoo holds a special place in our hearts. This small Illinois town was home to early members of our faith. It was there that they gathered after being expelled from the state of Missouri. For...
A Trip Around Manhattan
I love this city! The island of Manhattan of New York City is one of my favorite places to visit. There is so much to see and do here. Back in 2015, when we came here as a family our first time, we stayed in the Essex House just off of Central Park. We also got to go...
Twenty-Four Hours in Chicago
Chicago is one of my favorite cities. This is the best skyline in the United States. With lights, rivers, lakefront, pathways, cycling, art, history, and so much more, this is a gem of a city. We love coming to Chicago. This is our second trip here as a family and my...
A Drive Through Yellowstone National Park
On our return trip home from Theodore Roosevelt National Park, we drove through the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. It was fun to drive along the road to the northeastern entrance. We drove through some tall walls of snow through the higher elevation...
Devil’s Tower National Monument – A Well Kept Secret
If you are a hardcore rock climber, especially multi-pitch, then you likely know about Devil's Tower. However, it does not seem like most people are aware of this hidden gem of a National Monument in Eastern Wyoming. Devil's Tower National Monument is indeed a...
A Look Back at 2017
This past year has indeed been a roller coaster. As I reflect on the year that has been I must pour out my heart in gratitude to the Almighty for the many blessings and great prosperity that we have experienced. As the chapter turns over to a new year I reflect on...
The Gift of Christmas
Every year we shop and consume to find the best gifts that will bring smiles to the faces of those that we love. We do all this in the spirit of giving and love. Amidst this season of spending and giving do we remember the real celebration and the why? I remember the...
