England Trip
Hubby and I planned a trip to England a while back to celebrate this year's birthdays and anniversary BIG. Hubby is not a huge fan of travel, especially in airplanes that hop the pond, but he knew…
San Francisco Part 2 (Muir Woods, Sausalito, Alcatraz, and the Palace of Fine Arts)
On our second day in San Francisco, we got up early to wind our way (literally) to Muir Woods. We had a park entrance reservation for 9 a.m. Lucky us--it was Arbor Day, so there were no…
San Francisco 2023 (Pt 1)
We had a few days at the end of summer to squeeze in yet another trip. Since June, we’d visited Coastal Maine, Louisville, and St. Louis. Hubby and I had not seen much of our middle child since…
Last NABQT for Us!
Our family has been involved in the UPCI's Bible Quizzing program since 2009. All three kids have participated, memorizing and quoting and quizzing on thousands of verses through their elementary, middle, and high school years. I'm…
Last Little Birdie
It's my first week without any of my children at home. The baby elected to pursue a degree in Christian Counseling at Urshan College in Wentzville, Missouri. She transferred there from a nearby community college. I…
A Review of Louisville, Kentucky
Hubby’s second job sometimes requires travel, and I’m sometimes invited to tag along! A few weeks after our fabulous trip to coastal Maine, hubby and I traveled to Louisville, KY, for a conference. Neither of us…
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
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
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
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…