Tolbert Travels

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Blog Posts

  • A New Era of Motherhood

    Not only because of my own myriad feelings about it, but this post is difficult and yet delightful to pen. I am entering a new era in August, as I recently sent in my resignation letter to my principal. I will decline my teaching contract for the 26-27 school year for the first time in… Read more

  • The Birth Story of Arya Noelle

    Due Date: Tuesday, December 9th // Birthday: Sunday, December 14th (3rd Sunday of Advent – Joy) We told Michaela and Martayez our boy name and our girl name as we passed off the envelope from the anatomy ultrasound to them. They are the best secret keepers and planners, so I shouldn’t be surprised that they put together… Read more

  • Gatlinburg, TN

    Fall Break 2025 led us to Tennessee for the first time, and we really soaked in the three-day weekend. Tennessee was Elias’s 12th U.S. State he’s been to & the Great Smoky Mtns National Park was his 5th National Park. It was my second time to Gatlinburg, but K and E’s first time. Where did… Read more

  • Nursery News

    Theme: woodlands, forest, adventure, natural We had a great time preparing Elias’s nursery for him, but didn’t really start using it until he was around 13 months old. We gave our parents the queen bed that was in this room and sold the glass display case to make more space. We started with nothing except… Read more

  • Carowinds w/ a Toddler

    We LOVE going to Carowinds in the summertime during a weekday (preferably a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) and really love how the park is laid out. This post details what we pack, tips, and how we navigate the park with a toddler who isn’t yet 36 inches tall. ANY baby that can walk but isn’t… Read more

  • Bermuda Babes – 2025

    We LOVE exploring islands and especially enjoyed our most recent 8-night stay in Bermuda. This was our first time visiting an island with Elias and he was a huge fan. He told at least 4 people just today about the different colors of fish he saw in the water haha. We couldn’t have asked for… Read more