It’s a Nice Place to Visit
I thought we had arrived in the world’s most perfect place when I saw the sunshine, palm trees and the thermometer reading 72 degrees on November 28th. Then the vehicle stopped and I looked up to see all four …
Year: 2009
On the Road Again
After 12 hours of travel on Monday we made it to Mike’s brother Scott’s house where he and his wife Amy live. As luck would have it we made it there before Mike noticed a rattling type noise underneath the …
A Boy Called Gus
Some of you may have wondered about who Gus was from yesterday’s blog entry. I didn’t want to talk about him too much because I felt he deserved an entry all to himself. Gus is Scott and Amy’s …
Fly Like An Eagle
I stood on the tarmac with tears of pride in my eyes as I watched my brother-in-law prepare for flight in an F-15 Eagle. There are fewer F-15 pilots than there are NFL players and I’m so proud my …
Scary Retail Stores
Black Friday is a scary name for a scary day. Black Friday or not the scariest place for me to be is inside of a Target Store surrounded by shiny new things. I hear voices of dead gadgets saying …
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Wishing you a day filled with thankfulness and fun. From our family to yours.
The Trailblazers
There are so many fascinating things to see in our great United States. I wish I had time to stop at all of the scenic vistas, hike all of the trails and visit the many historical spots along the …
The Difference Between 1/4 and Empty
Since we have taken the children out of school to go on a road trip we have the responsibility of a little home schooling. While traveling History is easy to teach, Geography a breeze and even math is fun …
Don’t Know Much About History
But I am learning something now! Isn’t it strange how we are forced to learn things in school that we have absolutely no interest in at the time? I don’t understand why we need to make some teachers miserable …
Of Combines and Cornfields
The first night of camping in our RV was quite uneventful. The hosts were hospitable, the bathrooms were clean and there was no charge for plugging in for electricity. I think Mike was reliving his days as a youth …