Have you considered reading the Bible with your kids during this time, but are not quite sure where to start? The book of Ruth is a great place to start, especially during these unprecedented times.
Month: April 2020
Everglades National Park with Kids
A two day itinerary to Everglades National Park with kids in mind! We include why it’s worth the trip, when to make the trip, where to stay during the trip and great suggestions on what to do during your trip. We even added extras in case our 2 day itinerary is not enough! We hope this helps you plan your adventure to Everglades National Park!
On Coming Home
Q: How was your trip? A: Life changing. Q: Glad to be home? A: Yes. Q: How are you all adjusting? A: Okay… We’re committed to keeping our answers short as we’ve realized talking about our year long “trip” is not like recapping a week’s vacation because in fact we didn’t really take a trip…
Shit Storm Epiphany
So it would be a shit storm that would bring us to an epiphany. We have a routine. As we leave a park I trail Shawn in the Jeep to the dump. I linger as far downwind as I can, windows rolled up, and watch him, with industrial strength gloves up to his elbows, tense….
Remember That One Time…
After visiting our friends in Texas we drove to the Gulf and began making our way home along the coast. The more we drive, the more it looks like home. This is confusing. We have been hiking in the mountains, peering over the Pacific Northwest cliffs, and staring up at Redwoods and Saguaro cacti for…
Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Drilling rigs dot the barren landscape of southwest Texas interspersed with cattle ranches, men in cowboy hats, boots, and pick up trucks. The cowboy is still alive and well in these parts. We are making our way to Austin then San Antonio to visit long time friends of ours stationed there. I have witnessed this…
Rose Colored Glasses
As we travel during the winter we often remark how we’d love to return to each state in the spring to see it in its full glory. We choose instead rose colored glasses seeing the beauty of each sight in the dead of winter. Even Death Valley experiences a super bloom in spring I must…
No Stone Unturned
So, I have this obsession. Everywhere we go I consider the fact that we may never return so I vow to cover every inch. The problem with this is that it is nearly impossible. This beautiful country of ours is endless. There is just too much to see. I want to exhaust every state, every…
Grateful in California
After Christmas we headed toward Anza-Borrego State Park for hiking and exploring, but Carlsbad State Park’s beachside camping was too appealing. We had the most relaxing time doing school, hiking, and playing on the beach. We ventured into Carlsbad Village and splurged on dinner out and ice cream for New Years Eve. I even had…
Turning Toward Home
Considering leaving it all behind and hitting the road as a family? Read our reflection six months in and I think you’ll get your answer.