If you’ve never been to Niagara Falls, then it’s probably on your must travel list or should be! Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen. Plan ahead and enjoy so much more that Niagara Falls USA has to offer! See these 6 Fun Things to do with Kids at Niagara… [continue reading]
Happy 18th Birthday, Faith!
And just like that we have an adult daughter, at least that’s what the state says her age means. Fortunately she is also responsible, sweet, and hardworking, so I’m happy to call her an adult! 😉 We celebrated Faith’s 18th birthday with flowers from her father–tradition! Instead of a birthday cake she asked for Haagen-Dazs… [continue reading]
Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas Water Park
Does the start of school have your family down? Head out to my favorite Texas water park Schlitterbahn South Padre for one last summer hurrah! We did just that! My family and I were invited to Schlitterbahn South Padre. We were given Schlitterbahn South Padre Texas water park tickets for a day in the park…. [continue reading]
Floating in the Dead Sea
Did you know that the Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth? I don’t know exactly what the implications of that are except that I’ve been there, and it sounds pretty cool to say I’ve been to the lowest place on earth. Ha ha! Our bus pulled into a public park area. There was… [continue reading]
First encounter with death
Thanks so much to those of you who pray for my family. Dad has seen a couple of really hard years. Treatment for his health issues has left him weak and arthritis keeps him in pain, but although the progress is extremely slow, it seems Dad is getting stronger. I always have loved my dad’s… [continue reading]
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
I visited Amarillo as a part of a familiarization trip with Amarillo, Texas. The alarm rang at 4:30 am. It was insanely early, but I was so excited to be heading to Palo Duro Canyon State Park in time to catch that famed Amarillo sunrise. The drive from Amarillo to the canyon is about 30… [continue reading]
Meant for Each Other!
Twenty two years! Happy anniversary to us! When I look back at how things went leading up to my husband and I meeting, I’m convinced we were meant for each other. There is much debate about whether people can just choose whoever they want, or if there is someone meant for them. I’m not making… [continue reading]
Alaska Countryside from the GoldStar Dome Train
We boarded the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Service Train on the last day of our Alaskan adventure. I was beyond tired. Would it be everything everyone said it would be? Yes, and more! This was worth every penny and effort and then some. If you make it all the way to Alaska, ride the train from… [continue reading]
Quick Texas Beer Chili
With Fall right around the corner, (School for us starts in two weeks!) I have already started making Chili! This is one of my favorite meals. I love it, because it’s yummy, but it is also one of those meals that I can put together in 30 minutes. I made chili for some friends in… [continue reading]
Happy 15th Birthday, Joy!
It was so fun to celebrate 15 years with Joy! For her birthday, Joy wanted to invite the whole family. I like to say she is my social butterfly stuck in a family of introverts. For Joy the more people the merrier! Our traditions Flowers from Daddy Daddy brought her flowers. I loved these blue… [continue reading]