San Diego Days 5 and 6

San Diego Days 5 and 6

These were our final days in San Diego. On Wednesday, Hubby finished up at his conference, just in time for lunch. The kids and I picked him up and aimed the van for the Gas Lamp…
San Diego 2024 Days 3 & 4

San Diego 2024 Days 3 & 4

We checked into our fabulous Airbnb our second night in San Diego.  It was in a quiet neighborhood at the end of a bridge that spans a deep valley.  The entire home felt like an IKEA showroom, which…
San Diego Trip 2024 Days 1 & 2

San Diego Trip 2024 Days 1 & 2

While cutting up the first sweet Honey Dew melon of the season this morning, I reflected on our recent trip to San Diego. Hubby needed to attend a conference, so asked me and two of the…
The Siren Song of St. Louis

The Siren Song of St. Louis

Hubby and I spent last weekend in the St. Louis, Missouri, area.  Our baby girl’s first year away at Urshan College was ending, and it was time to figure out what to do with all her dorm…
The Maine Trip Part 6

The Maine Trip Part 6

We’re almost done with this travel blog, I promise! On our last full day in coastal Maine, we visited the quaint and charming town of Camden. We got there just as the shops were opening and…
The Maine Trip Part 5

The Maine Trip Part 5

Our fifth day in Coastal Maine was my birthday, so hubby planned a special day.  We started with a foggy morning again, but soon it was clear enough for us to drive the short distance from the…
The Maine Trip Part 4

The Maine Trip Part 4

Are y’all tired of this topic yet?  I hope not!  I love re-visiting these memories of a glorious vacation to coastal Maine! Our fourth morning was foggy, so we ate a fabulous Continental breakfast at our hotel, Bar…
Maine Trip Part 3

Maine Trip Part 3

We awoke to a golden hue over the water in Little Deer. After a quick breakfast of several-days-old bagels, we headed for Blue Hill Mountain for a morning hike. The young, hip waitress at Arborvine the…
The Maine Trip Part 2

The Maine Trip Part 2

Our mid-June trip to coastal Maine was so much fun that I’ve felt the need to break it down into smaller pieces. After an exhilarating (short) tour of the Coast Maine Botanical Gardens, we headed to…
The Maine Trip (Part 1)

The Maine Trip (Part 1)

Last year, my daughter had the privilege of going to Maine with our church’s high school seniors for a long weekend.  She’s not much of a traveler, but when she returned home, she raved about the scenery…