By The Coelho's
There’s something magical about beginnings.
They carry a sense of promise — a feeling that something beautiful is about to unfold, even if we don’t know exactly what it is yet.
This is the beginning of ours.
We’ve always been a family that treasures the little things — morning coffee together before the day begins, the smell of Sunday lunch drifting through the house, the sound of laughter from the back seat during a long drive. But over the years, we’ve noticed how quickly time seems to slip away. Moments that once felt big and unforgettable have faded into fragments: a flash of a smile, a half-remembered joke, the name of that one place where we stopped for ice cream.
And so, this blog was born.
It’s our way of slowing down time.
Of holding onto the memories that matter most.
Of making sure our story is told — not just for us, but for the generations who will follow.
Why We’re Doing This
Every family has a history, but so much of it gets lost. We know the broad strokes of our grandparents’ lives — where they were born, what they did for work, maybe a few favorite recipes — but the details? The moments that made them who they were? Those are harder to find.
We don’t want that to happen here.
We want our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to be able to come here and know us. Not just through faded photographs or official documents, but through our words, our thoughts, and our adventures.
We want them to see the world through our eyes.
The Heart of Our Journey
This blog isn’t just about travel, though you’ll certainly find our road trips and adventures here. It’s about the big and small moments that define a family.
It’s the stories of birthdays and beach days.
Of burnt toast and perfect sunsets.
Of the time we got lost on a hiking trail but found the best picnic spot by accident.
It’s the shared looks that say more than words, the silly traditions we’ve invented without realizing it, and the things we’ll laugh about for years to come.
Because family isn’t just about where we go — it’s about how we go together.
Looking Back to Look Forward
Before we start writing about today and tomorrow, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about yesterday. We’ve dug out old photo albums, asked our parents and grandparents to tell us stories, and pieced together bits of our family history.
Some of those stories are heartwarming. Others are bittersweet. A few are downright hilarious (ask us sometime about Uncle Peter’s attempt to make “the world’s biggest pancake” in the garden). But every single one of them is part of the fabric that makes us who we are.
And just as we treasure those stories, we want to make sure we’re adding our own threads to the tapestry — for those who come after us to find and cherish.
What You’ll Find Here
We imagine this space as a living scrapbook — part diary, part photo album, part letter to the future.
Here’s a little of what you can expect:
- Travel Stories – The places we’ve been, the ones we dream of visiting, and the unexpected detours along the way.
- Family Traditions – From holiday rituals to the little habits that make us us.
- Life Lessons – The wisdom (and sometimes the mistakes) we gather on this journey.
- Everyday Moments – Because the best memories aren’t always the big ones.
- Recipes & Favorites – Food is such a big part of our family life, and some recipes deserve to be passed down with love.
Some posts will be lighthearted and funny. Others will be thoughtful and reflective. All will be honest.
Our Promise to Ourselves
This blog is a gift — not just to future generations, but to us, right now. It’s a reminder to pay attention. To pause and look around. To notice the way the sunlight falls through the kitchen window in the morning, or how the house feels a little warmer when we’re all together.
We promise to write regularly — not for the sake of having “content,” but because our lives are worth recording. We promise to tell the truth, even when it’s not picture-perfect. We promise to share the good, the hard, and everything in between.
The First Adventure
Every journey needs a first step, and ours begins… here. At the kitchen table, with mugs of tea, a stack of old photographs, and the sound of rain tapping against the windows.
It’s fitting, really — beginnings don’t have to be grand to be meaningful.
From here, we’ll head into our first official “blog-worthy” adventure soon — a family weekend trip that’s part exploration, part tradition. The camera batteries are charging, the snacks are packed, and we’ve got a playlist ready that spans three generations’ taste in music (which means it’s going to be interesting).
We’ll write about it all — the planned stops, the surprises, the meals, the moments in between. And when we come back, we’ll add another chapter to this growing archive of who we are.
An Invitation
If you’re reading this, you’re part of our extended story. Whether you’re family by blood, by marriage, or simply by friendship, you’re welcome here. This space is as much about connection as it is about memory.
We’d love to hear your stories, too. Maybe they’ll remind us of something we’ve forgotten. Maybe they’ll make us laugh until our cheeks hurt. Maybe they’ll teach us something new about the people we thought we knew best.
Here’s to the Road Ahead
We don’t know exactly where this journey will take us — and that’s the beauty of it.
We just know that we want to live it with open eyes, full hearts, and a commitment to remembering it all.
So here’s to the miles ahead, the memories waiting to be made, and the joy of telling our story.
Let the adventure begin.