From Beach Days to City Lights: Ending an Unforgettable Year in Philly

This Philly getaway was the perfect way to wrap up a year overflowing with beach days, travel, family, and friends.​

A year full of memories

2025 felt like a highlight reel: summer sunsets on the water, dockside dinners, and long days at the beach together as a family.
In between those beach days, we traded sand for mountains on an unforgettable trip to Whitefish, Montana, where ziplining through the trees became one of the kids’ favorite adrenaline moments of the year.
All of those warm-weather memories flowed right into a festive season of city lights, decorated lobbies, and unhurried time with the kids before the new year.

A magical winter city break

Philadelphia gave the year a sparkling finale, from towering Christmas trees and grand historic interiors to modern skyline views from our hotel room window.​
Even simple moments—sharing a meal, wandering decorated streets, or watching the city from above—felt special because we were together.​

Looking ahead to 2026

Ending the year on such a joyful note has us excited for what comes next in 2026: more trips, more time with family and friends, and new adventures to photograph and remember.​
This trip felt less like a goodbye to 2025 and more like a bridge into a new year that is already full of possibility.