Boston in the Fall (Part 2)

Boston in the Fall (Part 2)

Boston is so pretty in the fall! Hubby and I visited about two weeks before the peak of autumn color, but the first week of October was still a great time to go: the air was crisp, and…
Boston in the Fall (Part 1)

Boston in the Fall (Part 1)

Hubby had another conference to attend in October, and I was delighted with this one.  After listening to Veggie Tales' The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything for years, I was finally going to see “Boston in the fall!” Hubby…
Southern France, the Second Week

Southern France, the Second Week

Last week, I blogged about our first week in Southern France to celebrate our 30th anniversary with Hubby.  We’d gotten a deal on a riverboat cruise in the South of France, Provence to Burgundy. Our second week…
Southern France Week 1

Southern France Week 1

After a long absence on the blog, I’m ready to record my latest adventure! Today’s blog is a recollection of the first week of my recent trip to the South of France with Hubby to celebrate…
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…