Though we are on our “out west trip”, today was more of a hang out at grandma and grandpa’s house kind of the day. I […]
Out West Trip: Day 1 (Atlanta to Georgetown, TX)
900 miles and 16 hours later we have finished the first full day of our “epic road trip out west”! We’re going to take a […]
packing it all in
Chloe and I spent the morning buying food and getting ready to get ready. We picked up around the house, ran to the store and […]
Out West Trip: Day -1 (Packing)
Yikes! We are just about all set now! All the lists have been taken care of and now the family is relaxing, playing games and […]
Out West Trip: Day -2
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to […]
fast and slow
We’re in the midst of preparations for the “epic trip out west”. One more full day left until we hit the road. Packing that has […]
Out West Trip: Day -3 (Post Office)
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to […]
Planning a Trip: Step 4 – Make Lists
As we approach our trip, I’m in a big “making lists” mode. What have a made lists of? I know what that needs … a […]
Out West Trip: Day -4 (Sorting Electronics)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying […]
Out West Trip: Day -5 (More Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying […]
Out West Trip: Day -6 (Initial Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying […]
Road Trip Music
I seriously need YOUR help!! You, my musically intelligent and knowledgeable friends. Please, please help me educate my young’uns. We need the expertise that you […]
the panic starts to set in
I keep stumbling upon the realization that we are leaving for our epic trip out west in, now, nine days. NINE DAYS! Holy cow. While […]
Planning a Trip: Step 3 – Gather Reference Materials
Last week I wrote about Step 2 in my planning process, fixing the most restrictive spots. In planning for our big trip out west, I […]
Mondays are for Dreaming: VW Poptop
Oh yeah. I’ve dreamed about this since I was four years old. I knew very little about the world, but I knew I had to […]
Planning a Trip: Step 2 – Fix Most Restrictive Parts
Last week I wrote about Step 1 in my planning process, grabbing a map and a calendar. In planning for our big trip out west, […]
let the planning begin!
I’m stuck on the couch, still recovering from my sciatica. Rob is off in San Diego; the girls are at a cabin at a state […]
Planning a Trip: Step 1- Grab a Map and a Calendar
April? How did it get to be APRIL already?? Usually by this time of year, we’ve got most of the details of our summer travels […]
Mondays are for Dreaming: Wild West
I dream of not only showing my children the world, but also our country. We’ve made many a road trip here in the US, but […]
Mondays are for Dreaming: White Christmas
The holiday season is in full swing here in our little hamlet of Pine Lake. This past weekend, we celebrated with our Pancake Breakfast with […]