Our time in Venice is coming to an end, but that didn’t stop Elle from loving every second on the boat and endlessly chasing after pigeons throughout Venice.

Following a long day of travel, we hit the ground running in Venice, Italy. With many miles walked and gelato consumed, it was a great first day of the trip.

After delays on both of our flights we finally made it to Venice Italy for the start of our 2026 European vacation.

We decided to forgo a party this year, instead deciding to take a small getaway to Indian Wells for a weekend of celebrating Elle’s 2nd birthday by the pool and in the sun.

It’s been almost six months since our last family trip. After Europe in the summer of last year and several trips to Northern California in the fall, we started 2026 with a 5-night trip back in Cancun to conclude our quest to see the seven wonders of the world.

It is our final day in Stockholm and on the trip. It was as if our bodies all knew the trip was ending, we decided to let ourselves rest and enjoy a quieter, more Elle-focused final day.